Data Platform Engineer
Job Description
Are you an experienced Data Engineer ready to shape a modern, enterprise-grade data platform?
Join our international team and help us build and evolve Arla’s Data Foundation Platform — the backbone for data-driven decision-making across the organization.
How you will make an impact
You will be a part of a strong international team, developing and maintaining the Arla Data Foundation Platform. You will contribute to the continuous evolution of our platform to ensure that we support the business by delivering a modern state-of-the-art enterprise-grade data platform.
Area of responsibility
Design, build, test, and operate high-quality, secure software/data components for the Arla Foundation Platform.
Improve code quality, automate tests and deployments, and enhance observability and reliability.
Contribute to incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of engineering practices
Specific tasks
Deliver working software increments (services, APIs, data pipelines) with unit/integration tests and clear documentation.
Perform code reviews and refactoring to improve maintainability, performance, and resilience; manage local technical debt.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines; automate build, test, and deploy; contribute to infrastructure-as-code.
Ensure observability implement logging, metrics, tracing; create dashboards and alerts; analyze performance.
Remediate vulnerabilities; follow security/privacy/compliance standards; support audits on assigned scope.
Provide production support triage incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Participate in estimation and planning; provide predictable delivery and status transparency to the team.
What will make you successful
We are looking for someone with solid experience in data or software engineering, ideally within cloud-based environments.
Specific Competencies
Strong programming skills in the team’s primary stack and ecosystem
Azure Databricks
Azure eco-system
Terraform
Python/PySpark
SQL
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
IaC
Testing disciplines unit, integration, and contract tests; test data management.
CI/CD and automation pipelines, artifact management, environment promotion.
Observability and reliability engineering fundamentals.
Secure coding practices and handling of secrets, PII, and compliance requirements.
General Competencies
Proven experience in software or data engineering.
Good understanding of agile delivery, DevOps practices, and service operations (SLAs, incidents, problems).
Language English at a professional level.
Personal competencies
- Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Clear and effective communication
- Ability to work with stakeholders and build trust
- Alignment with Arla values Lead, Sense & Create
Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).
We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.
What do we offer?
- Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
- Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code
- Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility
- Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
- Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)
- Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose)
- Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)
- Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)
- Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings
- Co‑financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development
- Employee referral bonus program
- Brand‑new modern office full of greenery and plants
- On‑site parking
- Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily
Read more about Arla Global Shared Services
Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk.
As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.
We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.
Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.