Lead Platform Data Engineer

Permanent

Job Description

Solve complex problems. Decode the future.

At Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. 

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together. 

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

The Data Platform Team at Electrolux is dedicated to empowering data-driven decision-making and innovation with a robust, scalable and secure data platform built on Azure using data mesh architecture.  Our team designs and implements data mesh architecture that promotes autonomy and agility across the organization.  We work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product architects and data engineers to understand requirements, iterate solutions and deliver value-driven outcomes.  We implement best practices for data governance, access control and compliance, leveraging latest tools and industry standards.

We are seeking a Lead Platform Data Engineer to spearhead the design. development and maintenance of a scalable and reliable Data Engineering framework that is streamlined for performance and ease of use. It encompasses the entire data workflow from ingestion to complex downstream transformations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of software engineering principles, advanced Python skills, cloud computing knowledge, challenges of working with big data and who have gone beyond writing data pipelines and have experience building tools and platforms for other developers.

This framework is integral to all Data Engineering teams across Electrolux, so you will also serve as a Technical Product Owner, guiding and influencing the enterprise's Data Engineering initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to take charge of critical modern data tools and collaborate with top engineers and consulting partners to ensure efficiency, scalability, adherence to best practices, and strategic alignment. If you are passionate about driving software innovation and shaping the future of data engineering at Electrolux, we invite you to join us.

What you'll do:

• Champion software engineering excellence in all aspects of data engineering by applying best practices in code quality, performance, and maintainability of our data ingestion and transformation frameworks.

• Individually contribute and collaborate with engineering teams and consulting partners to build, test, debug, and ship high-impact, production-ready features of the frameworks.

• Own the frameworks’ backlog, design decisions and release management process, driving collaboration across the Data Engineering community to deliver timely enhancements, bug fixes, and framework optimizations.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the entire Data Engineering framework, shaping the product roadmap and driving strategic enhancements.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent).

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering with high proficiency in Python (experience with modern Python tooling – rye, ruff, pydantic, typer - is highly desirable

• 2+ years of experience with SQL and working with large-scale data systems (preferably in Azure).

• Experience with Databricks and its associated tech stack: pyspark, delta, unity catalog, databricks asset bundles (DAB).

• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including clean code principles, automated testing, version control (GitHub), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and building and deploying software packages.

• Strong work ethic, pragmatic, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work without supervision is required.

Where you'll be:

You will be based at Electrolux office in Stockholm, Sweden.

Alternative location: Cracow, or Wroclaw, Poland.

Benefit highlights include:

· Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment.
· Attractive social benefits package.
· Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

We look forward to receiving you application!

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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