Data Platform Engineer

Optinova; Maarianhamina; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Optinova, a leader in advanced extrusion and medical device components, seeks a Data Platform Engineer to join the Digital Value Services team. You will design data pipelines, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop data products on cloud platforms, with opportunities to grow toward AI engineering.

Location options include Mariehamn, Åland or Uppsala, Sweden, with a salary range of 3,800–5,000 EUR monthly, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information technology, or related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python or similar languages is required.
• Experience with data, AI pipelines, APIs, and automation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, integrations, data products, and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to productize challenges into scalable, reliable digital services.
• Develop domain-driven data products based on data mesh principles with clear ownership and access to data.
• Deliver solutions iteratively using an agile mindset and evolving priorities.
• Apply DevOps and DataOps practices, ensuring quality, security, governance, and compliance.
• Explore how data, AI, and automation can create measurable business value.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

APIs

Automation

Cloud data platforms

Data modelling

Data products

Software development

Deployment practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Optinova is more than a manufacturer of tubing – we are experts in advanced extrusion and material technologies. Our products are used where quality and precision are critical: IV catheters, infusion sets, small catheter systems, as well as components for coffee machines and aerospace technology.

Our global headquarters is located in Åland, Finland. We operate production facilities across three continents and have sales offices worldwide. We develop solutions together with our customer with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and reliability, we create the solutions of tomorrow.

Optinova is embarking on an exciting digital transformation journey, strengthening how we use data, technology, and AI to improve our operations and create business value.

We are looking for Data Platform Engineers to join our Digital Value Services function. You will contribute to the development of data platforms, digital services, and applications that support business processes, analytics, automation, and future AI capabilities.

This is a broad engineering role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology. The role offers opportunities to develop toward areas such as AI engineering and forward-deployed engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, integrations, data products, and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with business-stream process owners and stakeholders to productize business challenges into scalable and reliable digital services and products.
• Develop domain-driven data products based on data mesh principles, supporting clear ownership, reusability, interoperability, and trusted access to data.
• Deliver solutions iteratively using an agile mindset, incorporating feedback and adapting to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Apply modern engineering practices, including DevOps and DataOps, while supporting quality, security, governance, documentation, and compliance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Explore how data, AI, and automation can solve business problems and create measurable value.

What We’re Looking For

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent knowledge gained through practical experience is also relevant.

You have experience or a strong foundation in some of the following areas:

• SQL, Python, or similar programming languages
• Data & AI pipelines, integrations, APIs, and automation
• Cloud data platforms, data modelling, and data products
• Software development and deployment practices

Experience with Azure, Databricks, Power BI, or similar technologies is beneficial, but we do not expect you to be an expert in every area.

You are also:

• Able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clarify requirements, and communicate solutions clearly.
• Collaborative, curious, and motivated by solving real business problems.
• Comfortable taking ownership and delivering iteratively as needs and priorities evolve.
• Fluent in English. Swedish or other relevant language skills are considered an advantage.

Experience in manufacturing, ERP systems, regulated industries, AI, machine learning, or business-facing technical delivery is considered beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Play an active role in Optinova’s digital transformation journey.
• Work across data platforms, digital services, applications, automation, analytics, and AI.
• Develop toward different technical career paths based on your capabilities and interests.
• Join a culture that values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and employee wellbeing.

Location

The role can be based at our headquarters in Mariehamn, Åland, or at our office in Uppsala, Sweden.

Compensation

The salary range (3800-5000€ or 40,000 - 50,000 SEK) has been established based on the role's requirements and current market conditions. Placement within the range is determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. If a candidate brings substantial additional experience, specialist expertise, or qualifications that exceed the requirements, compensation above the stated range may be considered.

The deadline for applications is 15.09.2026 but we may begin interviewing during the application period.

For questions about the position, please contact People&Culture Business Partner Nadia Elamidi [e-mail]

If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you will need to present a valid work and residence permit at a potential interview.