Experienced Data Platform Engineer - Data Foundation

Do you want to help shape and evolve the foundation that powers data-driven decision-making across Arla?

In Data Foundation, we are responsible for delivering and evolving the core data platform that enables analytics, reporting and AI solutions across Arla. As an Experienced Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our technical direction, mentoring colleagues and ensuring we continue to deliver a modern, enterprise-grade platform that supports the needs of the business.

How you will make an impact

As an Experienced Data Platform Engineer, you will join an international team responsible for developing and maintaining Arla’s Data Foundation Platform. You will contribute to the continuous evolution of our cloud-based data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability and performance across our data ecosystem.

Your key responsibilities include:

Contribute to the technical implementation of complex features and services while improving architecture and reducing technical debt.

Support other developers through code reviews, technical coaching and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Collaborate closely with Product Architects and product teams to shape technical direction and non-functional requirements.

Design and implement robust services, APIs and data pipelines, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.

Drive best practices within code quality, testing, automation and observability.

Evolve CI/CD pipelines and strengthen platform reliability, performance and resilience.

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, you combine strong engineering expertise with a passion for platform development, automation and continuous improvement. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and helping others grow through collaboration and mentoring.

We imagine the ideal candidate brings:

Several years of experience developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms.

Strong expertise within Azure Databricks, Azure services, Terraform, Python/PySpark and SQL.

Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, GitHub and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Solid understanding of architectural patterns, integration design and modern software engineering practices.

Experience with CI/CD, test automation and DevOps methodologies.

Knowledge of observability, performance optimization, resilience patterns and incident management.

A security-first mindset with experience integrating security and compliance into development processes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with the ability to mentor and guide colleagues.

Professional proficiency in English.

What do we offer?

You will join a highly skilled international team working on one of Arla’s most critical technology platforms. We offer an environment where innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning are highly valued, and where you will have the opportunity to influence the future of our enterprise data landscape. At Arla, we are committed to professional development and empowering our people to grow their careers while making a real impact across the business.

Would you like to join us?

Please apply as soon as possible, as we review applications on a continuous basis and may close the recruitment once the right candidate has been found.

For additional information, please contact Senior Manager, Thomas Morthors Overgaard at +45 91 31 14 51.

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We are ambitious people doing good together – that is the spirit of our cooperative, whether at the office, in the dairy or on the farm. We enable good food choices that make life better and work hard to bring health and inspiration to the world, naturally. If you are looking to shape the future with a company that truly cares about your development and success, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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We’re committed to creating a culture built on collaboration, responsibility, and trust - where you can grow, take ownership, and make a real-life impact.

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Employee Benefits

Great workplace

Enjoy great office facilities, a good canteen at most locations, a vibrant social community through our employee clubs, and discounted dairy products in our employee shops.

Flexibility

We support flexible ways of working while valuing time together on-site to foster collaboration. As some roles require in-person work, flexibility depends on role and business needs.

Competitive pay

We offer fair and competitive pay, with annual salary reviews designed to recognize and reward individual performance and impact.

Parental Leave

We offer enhanced paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.

Health Service

As an employee at Arla Foods, you have free access to a healthcare programme provided by PensionDanmark, supporting both your physical and mental health.

Pension

We offer an attractive pension scheme, contributing to your long-term financial security.

Where do you see yourself?

Across offices, dairies, and trucks on the road, at Arla we work together across the globe. We all have different roles and different backgrounds - one shared effort. Together, we Feed Life™.

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