Senior Software & Data Engineer d/f/m

RWE Gruppe; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to design and scale backend services, APIs and cloud-native apps supporting engineering and renewables operations.

The role collaborates with product owners and domain experts to drive data governance and AI-enabled solutions across the organization, delivering high-impact digital products in a global wind energy environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of backend or software engineering experience.
• Strong Python and REST API experience.
• Experience with SQL databases; NoSQL and vector databases beneficial.
• Azure cloud experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Git, CI/CD, testing and agile practices.
• Databricks and building AI apps with LLMs, RAG and orchestration.
• Fluent in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, databases and cloud-native applications.
• Define and drive the integration strategy across tools and data platforms to enable business growth and efficiency.
• Enable seamless data exchange and interoperability across functions and operating companies.
• Lead AI-driven automation, analytics and reporting solutions.
• Strengthen data governance and maintain trusted single sources of truth.
• Scale and improve existing tools to increase resilience and value.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers and SMEs to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence and best practices across design, testing and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring across engineering teams.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Vector databases

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Git & CI/CD

Databricks

LLMs & AI apps

Workflow orchestration

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Methods & Tools team enables the digital transformation of RWE Offshore Wind's Engineering department. As a Data & AI Engineer, you will design, build and scale backend applications, databases, APIs and cloud-based solutions that support engineering and renewable energy operations across RWE Offshore Wind. Working closely with Methods and Tools Product Owners and domain experts across Engineering, you will drive platform integration, data governance, AI-enabled solutions and the evolution of resilient, business-critical digital products.

About the role

• Lead the design and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, databases and cloud-native applications.
• Define and drive the integration strategy across tools and data platforms to create centralized and scalable solution frameworksthat enable business growth and operational efficiency.
• Enable seamless data exchange and interoperability across functions and operating companies.
• Lead the adoption and advancement of AI-driven automation, analytics and reporting solutions.
• Strengthen data governance and maintain trusted single sources of truth.
• Scale and improve existing tools to increase resilience, reduce risk and maximize business value.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers and subject matter experts to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence and best practices across design, testing, documentation and software delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching across engineering teams, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.

Job requirements and experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in backend or software engineering roles.
• Strong Python development skills, including experience with REST APIs.
• Experience with SQL databases; knowledge of NoSQL and vector databases is beneficial.
• Experience with Azure or comparable cloud platforms, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing, and agile development practices.
• Experience with modern data platforms, preferably Databricks, and building AI applications using LLMs, agents, RAG, and workflow orchestration frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience in large, complex enterprise environments; fluent in English.

Any questions? Contact HR: Dennis Mielke

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years' experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.