IT Data Engineer - Microsoft Technologies

Coesia S.p.A.; Bologna; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Company policy benefits

Job summary

Coesia S.p.A. in Bologna seeks a hands-on Data Engineer to design, develop and evolve our Data Platform based on Microsoft Fabric. You will join the BI, Data & Analytics team and help drive our data-driven transformation with AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities include building end-to-end data pipelines, defining scalable architectures, and ensuring governance, security and quality across data assets. English and Italian proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 2–4 years experience as a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer with Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric modules: Data Engineering, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, Power BI.
• Advanced SQL, data modelling, ETL/ELT and Data Warehousing.
• Experience with Python and Spark/PySpark.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD for Data solutions.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, Lineage, Security and Compliance.
• Strong development mindset, autonomous problem solving and collaboration.
• Proficient in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain end-to-end data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric.
• Define scalable data architectures and models for BI, analytics, ML, AI, and Copilot.
• Establish Fabric as the Data & AI backbone ensuring secure access for applications and AI agents.
• Develop data integration and transformation using SQL, Python, Spark/PySpark and Fabric components.
• Manage application lifecycle via Azure DevOps including CI/CD and deployments.
• Implement Data Governance: quality, catalog, lineage, privacy and security.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and monitor quality/performance.

Skills

SQL

Python

Spark/PySpark

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD

Data Modelling

Data Warehousing

Data Governance

English

Italian

Education

Master's Degree in CS/CE

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Data Factory

Lakehouse

Data Warehouse

Job description

A group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia’s companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and high-performance transmissions. Our customers include leading players in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer and luxury goods, ceramics, electronics and semiconductors, pharma and healthcare, energy storage systems, tobacco and next-generation products. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

Coesia is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer who will directly contribute to the design, development, and evolution of the company’s Data Platform based on Microsoft Fabric.

The successful candidate will join the BI, Data & Analytics team and play an active role in Coesia’s transformation towards an increasingly data-driven organization, directly contributing to the design and development of solutions based on the Microsoft ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and processes on Microsoft Fabric.
• Define scalable data architectures and data models for BI, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.
• Establish Fabric as the company’s Data & AI backbone, ensuring reliable, governed, and secure access to data for applications, Copilot, and AI Agents.
• Develop data integration and transformation solutions using SQL, Python, Spark/PySpark, and Fabric components.
• Manage the application lifecycle through Azure DevOps, including repositories, versioning, branching, CI/CD, and deployment across environments.
• Implement Data Governance frameworks covering Data Quality, Catalog, Glossary, Lineage, Master Data Management, Privacy, and Security.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions, monitoring their quality and performance.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Experience of 2-4 years as a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer working with Microsoft technologies.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including Data Engineering, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, and Power BI.
• Advanced skills in SQL, data modelling, ETL/ELT, and Data Warehousing.
• Experience with Python and Spark/PySpark.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD applied to Data solutions.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, Lineage, Security, and Compliance.
• Strong hands-on development mindset, autonomy, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate with internal and external technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Good command of english and italian languages.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of SAP ECC or S/4HANA, multi-source enterprise architectures, and integration across Data & AI platforms.
• Understanding of RAG, grounding, and data access patterns for AI Agents and Copilot.

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 40.500, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy.

The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.