Intern

Novo Nordisk A/S; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 161,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking a Data Engineering Intern to work with the Quality Data Hub and cloud-based data pipelines. You will gain hands-on experience with Python, SQL, automated testing, and cloud-based data platforms, while receiving regular guidance and feedback from the team.

You will gradually take ownership of improvements from implementation through testing and documentation. Based in Enterprise IT & Quality, you will help ensure data reliability and quality for reporting

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in software engineering, computer science, data science, engineering, or related subject at master's level.
• Basic experience with Python, SQL, and Git.
• Understand fundamental software development concepts.
• Interested in testing, debugging, and data quality.
• Willing to work 2–3 days on-site per week.

Responsibilities

• Improve data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Add automated tests and data quality checks.
• Investigate and fix pipeline failures by reviewing logs, test results, and source data.
• Support improvements to GitHub-based development and deployment processes.
• Maintain workflows, technical documentation, and operational guides.
• Collaborate with engineers and data specialists to understand requirements and find practical solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Data pipelines

Automated testing

Data quality

Structured approach

Learning from feedback

Education

Master's degree in software engineering/CS/Data science

Studying at master's level

Tools

AWS

Databricks

GitHub Actions

Job description

Data Engineering Intern
Enterprise IT & Quality
Denmark

Are you studying software engineering, data science, computer science or a similar field and looking to apply your skills in practice? Join Novo Nordisk Quality as a Data Engineering Intern and gain hands‑on experience with Python, SQL, automated testing and cloud‑based data pipelines.

Your new role

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will join the team behind the Quality Data Hub (QDH) — a cloud‑based platform that transports and prepares quality‑related data for reporting, planning, and advanced analytics. You will start with clearly defined technical tasks and receive regular guidance, feedback, and code reviews. As you grow in confidence, you will take ownership of selected improvements from implementation through testing and documentation.

Day‑to‑day, your tasks will include:

• Improving data pipelines using Python and SQL
• Adding automated tests and data quality checks
• Investigating and fixing pipeline failures by reviewing logs, test results, and source data
• Supporting improvements to our GitHub‑based development and deployment processes
• Maintaining workflows, technical documentation, and operational guides
• Working with engineers and data specialists to understand requirements and find practical solutions

Your new department

In Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

The QDH team sits within Quality Analytics, where we develop and operate data solutions for Novo Nordisk's quality organisation. The Quality Data Hub runs on AWS, and the team is currently working on a migration to a Databricks‑based architecture. Because the platform handles quality‑related data, reliability, traceability, testing, and documentation are important parts of our daily work. This position will give you hands‑on experience with both data engineering and the disciplined way software is developed in a regulated organisation.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a curious and careful thinker who is eager to learn in a professional engineering environment. To thrive in this role, you:

• Are currently studying for a degree in software engineering, computer science, data science, engineering, or a related subject at master's level
• Have basic experience with Python, SQL, and Git
• Understand fundamental software development concepts
• Are interested in testing, debugging, and data quality
• Work in a structured and careful way
• Are comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback

Experience with AWS, Databricks, automated testing, data pipelines, or GitHub Actions is an advantage but not required. Previous experience from the pharmaceutical industry is also not required. You must be able to commit to 2-3 days on site a week.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity, and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long‑term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose, and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job — you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary:

Fix salary of 15,900 DKK.

Deadline:

19 September 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.