Senior Data Engineer - Ramboll Tech

Job Description

We’re passionate about using technology to drive sustainable solutions for our clients and society. You too? Join us as a Senior Data Engineer at Ramboll and help us become the leading Tech-Enabled Partner for Sustainable Change.

As our new Senior Data Engineer, you will be part of the Data Platform team, where we are building a scalable, flexible, and high-performing Azure-based data ecosystem. Our ambition is to enhance data visibility, usability, and shareability across the business, including through clear and impactful data visualizations.

We are seeking a self-sufficient, curious, and improvement-oriented Data Engineer who not only delivers technical solutions efficiently but also looks for smarter, more effective ways to solve data challenges. You’ll work closely with Data Architects, Machine Learning teams, and business stakeholders to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and Power BI dashboards that unlock business value.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, build and maintain scalable and high performance data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, keeping a focus on reliability, maintainability and cost-efficiency
• Translate complex business requirements into optimal technical solutions by selecting appropriate data models approach, transformation logic and data architecture patterns
• Define and structure data models that are fit for purpose across analytical and machine learning use cases
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Architects and AI teams to align on data flow design, transformation strategies and the ideal data product outcome
• Deliver well curated, high-quality datasets to machine learning teams for training, inference and fine-tuning of models, with a focus on reusability and consistency
• Partner with stakeholders to understand domain challenges and transform them into data workflows that support decision-making and innovation
• Monitor data pipelines to ensure data integrity and trustworthyness and continuously observe data workflows for performance, quality and resilience
• Establish and implement engineering best practices, including standards for defining and implementing data flows, documentation and traceability of data lineage
• Contribute to the development of data governance and security/compliance practices through your engineering work
• Collaborate with and mentor other data engineers, providing architectural guidance and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

You will help shape this role and we value your ideas on how to make it a success.

HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED IN YOUR ROLE

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused role
• Deep hands-on experience with Azure Data Services, including:
  • Azure Data Factory for orchestrating data pipelines
  • Azure Databricks and Unity Catalog for data transformation and processing
  • Azure Data Lake Storage for managing raw and curated data layers
  • Azure SQL Databases for data storage and querying
• Solid understanding of data modeling, enabling processing of complex datasets
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with both structured and semi-structured data formats
• Experience integrating data from diverse sources, including REST APIs, Relational databases, flat files and documents (eg. PDFs, 3d Models)
• Familiarity with Python for data transformation and orchestration tasks
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles and data modeling approaches, including how they support reporting and machine learning use cases
• Experience working with Azure authentication methods (e.g. Managed Identities) and secure access patterns
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for data workflows (e.g. using Azure DevOps)
• Experience with orchestration, observability and testing of data pipelines
• Exposure to or hands-on use of data cataloging and lineage tools (e.g. Databricks Unity Catalog)
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset. You seek to improve processes, challenge assumptions and design based on well-founded facts
• Strong collaboration and communication skills. You can explain complex solutions clearly to both technical and business audiences
• Empathy and resilience in navigating diverse stakeholder needs and evolving priorities
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team that values trust and learning
• Fluency in English, proficiency in the local language of your office is a plus

We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all the requirements for the role. We are looking for a diverse range of experiences, skills, and interests to enrich our team.

WHAT DEFINES US: CURIOSITY, OPTIMISM, AMBITION, EMPATHY

Our team at Ramboll Tech is currently on a steep growth trajectory while maintaining a strong team culture and delivering solutions to our colleagues and clients.

1. We are curious about other people and their motivations; about new business models and technologies; about each other and the future.
2. We are optimistic, focusing on solutions rather than problems; we plan for success and are willing to take calculated risks instead of playing it safe.
3. We are ambitious, setting our own standards higher than others’ expectations, and we celebrate each other's successes.
4. We are empathetic, taking ourselves, others, and each other seriously without prejudgment, and we help each other and our clients, colleagues, and the world.

HOW WE WORK AS A TEAM

Our team culture is crucial to us; that's why we take time daily to exchange ideas and discuss our work priorities. We support each other when facing challenges and foster a strong team spirit. We aim to learn and grow continuously from one another. We value diversity, and although we're not perfect, we regularly engage in open discussions about how we can improve in this area.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for our global teams and individuals, with as much autonomy as possible.

ABOUT RAMBOLL

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.

AND WHAT DOES RAMBOLL TECH DO

Ramboll Tech accelerates innovation and digital transformation for the entire Ramboll Group and directs all AI initiatives within the company. We digitally enable and co-create with Ramboll’s world-class experts to deliver solutions that drive sustainable change for our clients and society. This includes collaborating with Global Business Areas and Enabling Functions at Ramboll on their digital journey, developing proprietary AI and digital products for Ramboll and our clients, following our product life cycle. Ramboll Tech also works on larger technology projects within Ramboll and provides world-class Technology Operations. Ramboll Tech currently has over 300 employees globally, with strongholds across Nordics, Germany, the USA, and India. We are looking to quickly expand in key areas across Europe and the globe.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We don't require a cover letter—just send us your current CV (preferably without a photo) through our application tool, and we're eager to get to know you better in a conversation.
• Application deadline: 3rd August 2025 – however, we evaluate incoming applications continuously.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact MRTK@ramboll.dk

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.