Data Engineer for AI-First Denmark Expansion

Avanza Bank; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Renovated Stockholm office

Job summary

Avanza Bank is expanding into Denmark and seeks a Data Engineer to build data pipelines and models that turn raw data into actionable business insights. You will work with BigQuery, Kafka, and dbt in a data mesh setup, collaborating closely with software engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL, data modeling, and API design skills, plus a passion for observability and scalable data platforms. English proficiency is required; Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with SQL, data modeling, and modern data tools such as BigQuery and dbt.
• Experience with streaming data and message queues (e.g., Kafka).
• Strong background in software engineering (e.g., Java) and API design in distributed environments—you have your primary focus in data, but can code application logic when needed.
• An interest in systems monitoring, observability, and analytics support.
• A humble, solution-oriented mindset where you prioritise team success and knowledge sharing.
• Professional working proficiency in English, Swedish is a bonus but not a must.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data into business value through robust pipelines and sustainable data models.
• Contribute to a decentralised data mesh and collaborate with software engineering teams.
• Help build the foundation for Avanza's Danish expansion with reliable data pipelines.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

API design

Software engineering

Tools

BigQuery

dbt

Kafka

Java

Job description

Avanza Bank is expanding into Denmark and seeks a Data Engineer to build data pipelines and models that turn raw data into actionable business insights. You will work with BigQuery, Kafka, and dbt in a data mesh setup, collaborating closely with software engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have strong SQL, data modeling, and API design skills, plus a passion for observability and scalable data platforms. English proficiency is required; Swedish is a plus.