Senior Data Engineer

Lujatalo Oy; Kuopio; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lujatalo is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build our next-generation data and analytics platform in a Microsoft Fabric environment. You will modernize SQL Server/SSAS-based solutions, develop a reporting and analytics environment, and work with IT management, data analysts, and business experts.

You will design technical solutions, lead data platform development, and promote data utilization across the organization in a hybrid work model with presence in Espoo or Kuopio.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher in a data/IT field.
• 5–10 years of experience in data processing, BI solutions, or data platform development.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Data Platform or other cloud data platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and Python for data processing.
• Experience with data pipelines, data integration, data modeling, and lakehouse or data warehouse solutions.
• Experience with Power BI environments and reporting solutions.
• Experience with SQL Server and SSAS-based solutions or modernization to the cloud.
• Experience with Git version control and modern development practices.
• Analytical, solution-focused, and development-oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration and interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the data platform and reporting/analytics environment.
• Modernize SQL Server/SSAS-based solutions to Microsoft Fabric.
• Collaborate with data analysts, software designers and business experts.
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability of the Fabric environment.
• Promote data utilization in collaboration with business stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Platform

Data pipelines

Data modeling

Lakehouse

Git

Education

University degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Lujatalo is seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric). We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop our organization's next-generation data and analytics platform in a Microsoft Fabric environment. In the role, you will build a modern data platform supporting reporting, analytics, and future AI solutions. Your key task is to develop a new reporting and analytics environment and modernize current SQL Server and SSAS-based solutions to the Microsoft Fabric platform. You will operate as part of the IT management team and work closely with software designers, data analysts, and business experts. You are responsible for the development of the data platform and play a central role in the management, practices, and development of the Fabric environment, ensuring the platform is secure, high-performing, and scalable. This is a senior-level expert role combining practical development of modern data platforms and the opportunity to influence the future of data-driven management and data utilization in the organization. We are looking for a person with several years of experience in similar data platform development and expert tasks. We seek someone who is excited about developing data platforms, designing technical solutions, and promoting data utilization in collaboration with business and other experts.

It is natural for you to:

• act as a technical expert in data-related solutions
• design and implement entities independently and take responsibility for their functionality
• develop operating models, utilize new technology features, and promote best practices
• communicate clearly to both technical and business stakeholders
• combine business needs and modern technical solutions into practical implementations

We hope for:

• a suitable university degree
• 5-10 years of experience in data processing, BI solutions, or data platform development
• experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform solutions, or other modern cloud-based data platforms
• strong SQL skills and experience using Python in data processing
• experience with data pipelines, data integration, data modeling, and lakehouse or data warehouse solutions
• experience with Power BI environments and implementing reporting solutions
• experience with SQL Server and SSAS-based solutions or their modernization to cloud environments
• experience with Git version control and modern development and publishing practices
• an analytical, solution-focused, and development-oriented approach
• strong collaboration and interaction skills

We also value experience with data governance solutions, modern DevOps practices, and the use of AI and Copilot solutions in data and analytics environments.

Employment is full-time and permanent. The location is Lujatalo's office in Espoo or Kuopio. We work in a hybrid model combining remote work and office work. We hope for regular weekly presence at the office to support collaboration and teamwork.

For more information, contact Development Manager Riikka Pallaskorpi ([e-mail], 044-5852043).

Lujatalo is a third-generation Finnish family company, a flexible, reliable, and stable employer. We are proud of our work, which is responsible, high-quality, and bold.

Relevant university degree, 5-10 years of experience in data processing, BI solutions, or data platform development, Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, or other modern cloud-based data platforms, Strong SQL skills and experience using Python for data processing, Experience with data pipelines, data integration, data modeling, and lakehouse or data warehouse solutions, Experience with Power BI environments and reporting solutions, Experience with SQL Server and SSAS-based solutions or their modernization to cloud environments, Experience with Git version control and modern development and publishing practices, Analytical, solution-focused, and development-oriented approach, Strong collaboration and interaction skills