Data Platform Engineer

Odfjell Technology; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Inclusive environment

Global opportunities for growth

Flexible home office opportunities

Job summary

Odfjell Technology is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to build and operate robust data solutions on Databricks and the Azure data platform, enabling intelligent decision making and world-class BI capabilities. You will collaborate with architects and platform teams to design secure data flows and standardized services across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes modern data frameworks, distributed processing, and strong governance, reporting to the Enterprise Architect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, data engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Azure Data Platform and Databricks.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and building data pipelines.
• Understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and data governance.
• Experience with IaC, CI/CD, and DevOps/DataOps for data platforms.
• Knowledge of declarative data engineering approaches (dbt, Dagster, Spark Declarative Pipelines) and distributed engines like Spark.
• Knowledge of security, access control, and data protection within cloud environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Norwegian and English.
• Strong collaboration across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and evolve data pipelines and enterprise data platform services.
• Build and operate scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions on Databricks and Azure.
• Implement data ingestion, transformation, and storage mechanisms.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of the data platform.
• Collaborate with the Integration Architect and platform teams on data flows and architecture decisions.
• Implement monitoring and data quality controls to support analytics and business intelligence use cases.
• Ensure secure handling of data and strict compliance with governance and security standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and the reuse of data services.

Skills

Azure Data Platform

Databricks

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data governance

Data modelling

Data architecture

IaC/CI/CD/DevOps

Spark

Security in cloud

Norwegian & English comms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/data engineering

Tools

dbt

Dagster

Spark Declarative Pipelines

Job description

Odfjell Technology is an integrated supplier of offshore operations, well services technology, and engineering solutions. We deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, reducing time, cost, and carbon emissions for our clients. With more than 2,300 employees across 30 countries, we combine 50 years of industry experience with forward-looking technology to support the evolving energy market.

Data Platform Engineer – Building the foundation for our data driven future

At Odfjell Technology, the IT department is a key driver of global collaboration, secure operations and digital innovation. We deliver a robust and modern IT infrastructure that connects Odfjell Drilling, Odfjell Technology and Odfjell Oceanwind, supporting around 4,500 users in more than 15+ countries, 9 offshore rigs and interfaces with customer and supplier networks.

Data is at the core of our strategic vision. For us, a modern data platform is about more than just storage; it is the engine that enables intelligent decision making, advanced analytics, and future innovation. As our new Data Platform Engineer, you will play a central role in evolving our enterprise data ecosystem. You will be instrumental in building and operating robust data solutions on Databricks and the Azure data platform, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.

Working closely with our Integration Architect and other platform teams, you will design secure data flows, implement quality controls, and help standardize services that empower our business intelligence initiatives. We are looking for someone who is passionate about modern data frameworks, distributed processing, and ensuring top tier data governance.

Qualification Requirements

• – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, data engineering, or a related field
• – Strong experience with cloud data platforms, specifically Azure Data Platform and Databricks
• – Experience with data engineering, ETL/ELT processes, and building data pipelines
• – Solid understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and data governance
• – Experience with IaC, CI/CD, and DevOps/DataOps practices applied to data platforms
• – Comfortable with modern declarative data engineering approaches and open standards (e.g. dbt, Dagster, Spark Declarative Pipelines, data load tool), including an understanding of how distributed engines like Spark execute underneath
• – Knowledge of security, access control, and data protection within cloud environments
• – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English
• – Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams

Main Responsibilities

• – Develop, maintain, and evolve data pipelines and enterprise data platform services
• – Build and operate scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions on Databricks and Azure
• – Implement data ingestion, transformation, and storage mechanisms
• – Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of the data platform
• – Collaborate with the Integration Architect and platform teams on data flows and architecture decisions
• – Implement monitoring and data quality controls to support analytics and business intelligence use cases
• – Ensure secure handling of data and strict compliance with governance and security standards
• – Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and the reuse of data services

Personal Qualities

• – Systematic, structured, and results oriented
• – Independent, proactive, and equipped with a strong ability to execute and deliver
• – Highly adaptable with a strategic mindset, capable of translating complex data challenges into robust technical solutions

This position reports to the Enterprise Architect.

For more information about the position, please contact Kristoffer Absalonsen, Enterprise Architect, by phone at [phone]

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We Offer

• Learning and development support
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
• Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
• Flexible home office opportunities

We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.