Principal Software Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working conditions

Life and accident insurance

Health insurance

Investment in learning and development

Gym membership discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, implementation and evolution of our Data Governance Platform with a focus on Collibra. You will guide engineers, shape solution design, and drive platform evolution across Snowflake, Databricks, APIs and enterprise integrations.

You will build scalable metadata-driven automation, mentor teams, contribute hands-on coding, and collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Platform Teams to deliver the governance

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5-6+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Technical Consulting, Developer Enablement, or a similar technical role
• Strong experience in software engineering, solution design, and technical leadership within enterprise environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise applications, integrations, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, automation, and modern software delivery approaches
• Experience working with cloud-native architectures and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Data Quality, or related data management solutions; experience with Collibra is highly desirable
• Experience in Data Engineering, metadata automation, and enterprise data integration
• Proven ability to collaborate with and manage external development partners and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to drive technical direction and delivery across multiple teams
• Experience working in large-scale, regulated enterprise environments is an advantage

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and implementation of capabilities on our Data Governance Platform
• Develop and extend Collibra-based solutions and integrations
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to internal and external engineering teams
• Build metadata-driven automation, workflows, and self-service capabilities
• Support integration of governance capabilities across the broader enterprise data ecosystem
• Lead technical implementation across internal and external engineering teams
• Contribute hands-on through coding, reviews, troubleshooting, and solution design
• Drive solution quality, scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence
• Contribute to architecture discussions, engineering standards, and platform evolution
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Platform Teams to deliver roadmap initiatives

Conocimientos

Software engineering

Platform engineering

Technical leadership

Collibra

CI/CD

Cloud data platforms

APIs

Stakeholder management

Cloud-native architectures

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Collibra

Snowflake

Databricks

Git

APIs

Descripción del empleo

Join our Data Management & Governance team and help build the foundation for trusted, reusable, and AI-ready data across Boehringer Ingelheim. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the technical implementation and evolution of our Data Governance Platform, with a strong focus on Collibra, and platform integrations. You will work hands-on with modern data and cloud technologies while guiding engineers, shaping solution design, and helping shape the future of our governance ecosystem. Our governance capability provides the frameworks, standards, metadata, and quality foundations that enable trusted data usage across the enterprise. You will work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Platform Teams across the broader Data, AI & Integration landscape, including Snowflake, Databricks, APIs, and enterprise integration services.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of capabilities on our Data Governance Platform
• Develop and extend Collibra-based solutions and integrations
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to internal and external engineering teams
• Build metadata-driven automation, workflows, and self-service capabilities
• Support integration of governance capabilities across the broader enterprise data ecosystem
• Lead technical implementation across internal and external engineering teams
• Contribute hands-on through coding, reviews, troubleshooting, and solution design
• Drive solution quality, scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence
• Contribute to architecture discussions, engineering standards, and platform evolution
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Platform Teams to deliver roadmap initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5-6+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Technical Consulting, Developer Enablement, or a similar technical role
• Strong experience in software engineering, solution design, and technical leadership within enterprise environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise applications, integrations, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps practices, automation, and modern software delivery approaches
• Experience working with cloud-native architectures and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Data Quality, or related data management solutions; experience with Collibra is highly desirable
• Experience in Data Engineering, metadata automation, and enterprise data integration
• Proven ability to collaborate with and manage external development partners and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to drive technical direction and delivery across multiple teams
• Experience working in large-scale, regulated enterprise environments is an advantage

We are continuously working to design the best experience for you. Here are some examples of how we will take care of you:

• Flexible working conditions
• Life and accident insurance
• Health insurance at a competitive price
• Investment in your learning and development
• Gym membership discounts

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com