Senior Data Platform Engineer

Forward Forever Oy; Helsinki; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central role with impact

Strong data culture (eNPS 82)

Supportive, collaborative environment

Flexible hours & unlimited remote per.

Health insurance included

Job summary

Forward Forever Oy is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer (Data Advisor) to design, build, and develop modern data platforms and data-driven solutions for clients. You’ll join a growing data team and work with Power Platform and Fabric to implement scalable data architectures.

The role emphasizes ownership, strong technical decision-making, and fluency in Finnish and English. A remote-friendly, flexible work culture supports continuous learning and collaboration with customers.

Qualifications

• Several years hands-on experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Proven experience designing and building end-to-end data pipelines.
• Experience with modern data warehouses and data platforms.
• Data modelling and applying best practices.
• Understanding and contributing to data-architecture level solutions.
• Fluent communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building end-to-end data pipelines.
• Working with modern data warehouses and data platforms.
• Data modelling and applying best practices.
• Understanding and contributing to data architecture‑level solutions.
• Take ownership, make technical decisions and communicate clearly.

Skills

Data Engineer

End-to-end pipelines

Data warehousing

Data modelling

Data architecture

Finnish & English fluency

Power BI familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Lake

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure SQL

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help our clients design, build, and develop modern data platforms! Title-wise at FF the role is called Data Advisor.

Who is Forward Forever?

We are focused on Power Platform. That’s our craft. That’s our superpower.

Forward Forever was founded in March 2020 by five technology enthusiasts who had recognized the game-changing potential of low-code and Microsoft Power Platform.

Today we at FF have industry-leading expertise in building enterprise-scale data & AI Business solutions using Power Platform and Fabric.

We turn good ideas into great digital solutions. We create a foundation for people to build the future of their workplaces. We empower people to create solutions that matter.

We are the Power Platform Partner.

About the role

As a Data Advisor you’ll work together with your FF colleagues and customer teams in interesting and impactful client projects. You’ll have a key role in designing, building, and developing modern data platforms and data-driven solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Several years hands‑on experience as a Data Engineer (or similar role) and strong understanding of modern data technologies and architectures
• Proven experience in
  • Designing and building end‑to‑end data pipelines
  • Working with modern data warehouses and data platforms
  • Data modelling and applying best practises
  • Understanding and contributing to data architecture‑level solutions
• Ability to take ownership, make technical decisions and communicate fluently in Finnish and English

We also value

• Experience with Power BI and analytics consumption patterns
• Understanding of data governance and security

Your Technical Playfield

• Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or Snowflake (at least one is very familiar to you)
  • If you are not yet the most experienced with Microsoft Fabric, you’ll need a strong interest and readiness to adopt it as a primary platform)
• Microsoft Azure; E.g. Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL
• Modern data modelling methodologies

Above all, we highly appreciate applicants with a continuous learning mindset.

You will be part of our Data team with fellow data master minds so you’ll get to be part of an experienced group of experts.

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Get familiarized with Forward Forever as a workplace HERE and if you want to get to know the Data team lead, Konsta, better, read his blog.

Read how our CEO, Olli, reviews our year of 2025.

Want to know more about what we have built? Check out our App Gallery!

What to expect from the recruitment process:

• Application period 27.10.-22.11.2026
• First meeting with Konsta, team lead, and Poola, People & Culture
• Second, more technical meeting with potential future colleagues
• Preferred starting date according to agreement

Any changes to the process will be updated to the applicants.

What we offer:

• A central role where you can make an impact!
• A great work home for data professionals – our eNPS is 82!
• A caring employer where we focus on impact and thriving together – who also supports with continuous learning
• Supportive, balanced and collaborative work environment & a culture which is built on trust
• Flexible working hours and location (unlimited remote work according to company policy); read more about our views on this
• Comprehensive company benefits including an additional health insurance

Our salary model offers levels based on skills and taking ownership. Your compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process based on the salary model. We strive to be an organization where everyone is supported to grow and can advance in their career. Expected compensation will be within the range of 4500-6500 €/month.

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Let’s change the game, together!

AI in our recruitment process: Decisions are never made by AI, and AI does not automatically process applications or communicate with applicants. A person reviews every application, decides who moves forward and sends the messages.