Senior Data Engineer

Novo Nordisk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company seeks an experienced Senior Data Engineer in London, UK, to lead the design and development of scalable data solutions. You will work at the heart of data-driven transformation, ensuring high-quality data solutions for analytics and AI applications. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in data engineering, proficiency in cloud platforms and programming languages like Python and Scala, and a solid understanding of ETL processes and data pipeline architecture. Join us to play a pivotal role in reshaping healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines and retrieval/feature stores.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data solutions and data management processes.
• Ensure high-quality data engineering processes and solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Cloud computing platforms

Data engineering

Python

Scala

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or a related field

Tools

Orchestration tools

CI/CD

Job description

Data Ingestion
London, UK

Ready to build scalable data platforms and ML pipelines that enable analytics, AI and research across R&D? Bring engineering excellence to data that drives discovery and impact – and help us defeat serious chronic diseases.

Your new role

As a Senior Data Engineer in our Data Ingestion team, you'll be at the heart of Novo Nordisk's data-driven transformation. You'll design and build the scalable infrastructure that enables scientists, researchers, and AI specialists to unlock insights that defeat serious chronic diseases.

You will:

• Design and develop scalable data solutions by building robust applications and pipelines for data extraction, transformation, ingestion, and management that support analytics, reporting, and operational use cases
• Ensure high-quality and optimised data engineering processes by applying best practices, conducting testing and validation, and delivering solutions that meet reliability, scalability, and performance standards
• Provision data for analytics, AI, and ML by preparing, managing, and delivering high- quality datasets for traditional reporting, advanced analytics, AI/ML development, and broader business needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver data products that support strategic and operational goals
• Drive technical excellence within the Data & ML Engineering area by representing the cluster in cross-functional settings, mentoring junior colleagues, and continuously improving engineering methods, techniques, and approaches

Your new department

You will join the Data Ingestion team within the AI and Digital Innovation organisation, partnering closely with Data Science, AI & Analytics and data‑producing departments across R&D. Together we scale data infrastructure and pipelines that underpin analytics, ML modelling and research.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or a related field
• Have a minimum 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles, with demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines
• Have a Strong proficiency in cloud computing platforms and data/scripting programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala)
• Have hands‑on experience building data pipelines, embedding retrieval/feature stores, and working with orchestration tools, version control and CI/CD
• Have a deep expertise in ETL processes, data pipeline architecture, and designing scalable data applications
• Have experience with Agile development methodologies and collaborative, cross-functional project delivery

As a person, you are a proactive problem‑solver who works independently on most technical challenges while knowing when to involve others on complex issues. You communicate clearly and confidently, ensuring that technical topics are understood by both engineering and business stakeholders. You take an active role in team development — supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve ways of working and enhance the team’s overall impact.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long‑term health. Here, you'll work with the latest AI tools and cloud technologies while being part of a transformation journey that's reshaping healthcare. You'll find a culture where experimentation is encouraged, diverse thinking is valued, and your technical expertise directly contributes to therapies that will change millions of lives.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Application Support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

Deadline

6 March 2026

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.