Data Engineering Lead: Snowflake & dbt Expert

FI12 UPM-Kymmene Oyj Global Functions; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM-Kymmene Oyj Global Functions in Helsinki/Tampere is seeking a seasoned Data Engineering Lead to shape and advance data practices across the organization. You will own data engineering guidelines, mentor engineers, and collaborate with platform teams, governance, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality data solutions.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Snowflake, dbt, and Azure, and a strong ability to translate business needs into tangible data products.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data development and operations.
• Hands-on with Snowflake, dbt and Azure.
• Proven ability to identify business needs and deliver value.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong networking and collaboration abilities.
• Consultative mindset with ability to challenge others.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape data engineering practices across the organization, ensuring high-quality, scalable data products.
• Own and continuously develop data engineering guidelines, standards, and technology choices (including Snowflake and dbt).
• Act as a hands-on expert, supporting teams with practical implementation and problem-solving.
• Coach and mentor data engineers, strengthening capabilities and ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external data engineers to drive consistency and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with platform teams, governance, and business stakeholders to align on data needs and solutions.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute actively to UPM’s data governance initiatives and support the adoption of governance frameworks.

Skills

Data engineering

Snowflake

dbt

Azure

Business needs identification

Communication skills

Networking & collaboration

Consultative mindset

English fluent

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Azure

Job description

UPM-Kymmene Oyj Global Functions in Helsinki/Tampere is seeking a seasoned Data Engineering Lead to shape and advance data practices across the organization. You will own data engineering guidelines, mentor engineers, and collaborate with platform teams, governance, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality data solutions.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Snowflake, dbt, and Azure, and a strong ability to translate business needs into tangible data products.