Experienced Data Platform Engineer - Data Foundation - Aarhus or Gdansk

Arla Foods; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods seeks an Experienced Data Platform Engineer to evolve and scale the Data Foundation. You will shape the cloud-based data platform, ensure reliability and performance, and mentor colleagues across an international team.

The role emphasizes security-aware development, collaboration with product teams, and driving best practices in CI/CD and observability. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Strong expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure services, Terraform, Python/PySpark and SQL.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, GitHub and IaC.
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns and modern software practices.
• Security-first mindset with DevOps and compliance emphasis.
• Professionals with English proficiency and strong stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation of complex features and services while reducing debt.
• Mentor developers via code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with Product Architects and teams to shape direction and NFRs.
• Design and implement robust services, APIs and data pipelines.
• Drive code quality, testing, automation and observability practices.
• Evolve CI/CD pipelines and strengthen platform reliability and performance.
• Improve security and compliance by integrating testing and remediation.

Skills

Platform development

Mentoring

Communication

Security mindset

Observability

Performance optimization

Incident management

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure services

Terraform

Python/PySpark

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

Do you want to help shape and evolve the foundation that powers data-driven decision-making across Arla?

In Data Foundation, we are responsible for delivering and evolving the core Azure Databricks data platform and infrastructure that enables analytics, reporting and AI solutions across Arla. As an Experienced Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the team, mentoring colleagues and ensuring we continue to deliver a modern, enterprise-grade platform that supports the needs of the business, says Senior Manager, Head of IT Product, Thomas Morthorst Overgaard.

How You Will Make An Impact

As an Experienced Data Platform Engineer, you will join an international team responsible for developing and maintaining Arla’s Data Foundation Platform. You will contribute to the continuous evolution of our cloud-based data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability and performance across our data ecosystem. Your key responsibilities include

• Lead the technical implementation of complex features and services while improving architecture and reducing technical debt.
• Mentor and enable other developers through code reviews, technical coaching and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Architects and product teams to shape technical direction and non-functional requirements.
• Design and implement robust services, APIs and data pipelines, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Drive best practices within code quality, testing, automation and observability.
• Evolve CI/CD pipelines and strengthen platform reliability, performance and resilience.
• Improve security and compliance by integrating security testing and remediation into development processes.

What Will Make You Successful

To succeed in this role, you combine strong engineering expertise with a passion for platform development, automation and continuous improvement. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and helping others grow through collaboration and mentoring. We imagine the ideal candidate brings

• Several years of experience developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Strong expertise within Azure Databricks, Azure services, Terraform, Python/PySpark and SQL.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, GitHub and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns, integration design and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with CI/CD, test automation and DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of observability, performance optimization, resilience patterns and incident management.
• A security‑first mindset with experience integrating security and compliance into development processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with the ability to mentor and guide colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What do we offer?

You will join a highly skilled international team working on one of Arla’s most critical technology platforms. We offer an environment where innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning are highly valued, and where you will have the opportunity to influence the future of our enterprise data landscape. At Arla, we are committed to professional development and empowering our people to grow their careers while making a real impact across the business.

For additional information, please contact Senior Manager, Thomas Morthorst Overgaard at [phone].

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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