Are you an experienced Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks and modern cloud-based data platforms? We at WeQuel are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer for a long-term consulting assignment with one of our clients in Södertälje. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled data engineering team where you will play a key role in developing scalable data platforms, strengthening data governance, and enabling data-driven innovation.
As a consultant with us, you will have the opportunity to work with some of our clients who are leading companies within the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, contributing to process optimization, implementation of new technologies, and the development of sustainable solutions.
In this role, you will join a team responsible for developing and maintaining modern data platforms that make operational data accessible, secure, and valuable for analytics, machine learning, and business development. You will take a leading role in evolving the organization's Databricks platform, designing scalable data pipelines, and strengthening governance capabilities across the data ecosystem.
Working closely with Data Engineers, Developers, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and business stakeholders, you will transform technical and business requirements into production-ready data products while ensuring high standards for quality, governance, and security.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data platforms and data pipelines with a strong focus on Databricks
Drive improvements to the existing Databricks platform, architecture, and capabilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL and data pipelines for large-scale operational data
Design and implement data governance models, metadata management, and data catalog capabilities
Ensure high standards for data quality, governance, discoverability, security, and compliance
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for Databricks and related cloud services
Build automated, reliable, and reproducible platform environments
Design technical solutions for complex data engineering and platform challenges
Collaborate closely with Developers, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and business stakeholders
Translate technical and business requirements into governed and production-ready data products
Contribute to the continuous development, operation, and maintenance of the organization's data platform
Has several years of professional experience as a Data Engineer, Platform Engineer, or in a similar senior data engineering role
Holds a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or has equivalent relevant experience
Has strong hands-on experience working with Databricks and Apache Spark
Has proven experience using Databricks in production environments
Has strong experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS
Has strong programming skills in Python and SQL
Has experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL and data pipelines
Has experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Databricks and related cloud infrastructure
Has a strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data discoverability
Has experience designing scalable, secure, and robust data platform solutions
Has a strong understanding of modern data platform architecture and data engineering best practices
Has experience implementing governance capabilities in complex data environments
Can independently drive technical improvements and solve complex platform and data engineering challenges
Has experience collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders
Has strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Can translate business and technical requirements into scalable, production-ready technical solutions
Is fluent in English, both written and spoken
AWS Certification
Databricks Certification
At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first – we believe that success is built through engagement, collaboration, and development. We offer a flat organization with short decision-making paths, a strong sense of community, and the opportunity to influence your own professional growth.
