Senior data platform engineer
Join the team building Danske Commodities’ enterprise data platform with modern tools and cloud-native technology to enable our data engineers and scientists to work smarter and faster
Here’s what the job entails
In this role, you will develop and continuously improve Danske Commodities’ data platform to support data-driven decisions across the organisation. You will act as both a driver and enabler of innovation, that builds the toolset that allows others to leverage data effectively on a global scale.
Your key responsibilities include:
- developing and maintaining data platform components offered as a service to your colleagues
- defining data engineering best practices and building tools that make these standards easy to adopt
- supporting end-user integration layers and ensuring platform usability across business areas
Meet the team
You will join a collaborative team of 15 dedicated specialists in data engineering, software development and advanced analytics. Together, we build and maintain a top-tier enterprise data platform that enables smarter and faster decision-making across the business. Our shared goal is to keep Danske Commodities at the forefront of a truly data-driven future.
Join us on a mission to build a modern, scalable data platform that enables every corner of Danske Commodities to make smarter and faster data-driven decisions
But enough about us… over to you!
We are looking for a skilled engineer who is eager to build scalable, forward-thinking platforms and make a real difference to the business. We also picture you as a collaborative teammate who takes pride in helping others succeed and brings a holistic view and a growth mindset to the table.
We also imagine that you:
- hold a relevant educational background in data engineering or computer science
- have 5+ years of experience building solid and scalable data platforms in a similar position
- are proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, C# or SQL and are skilled with distributed processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop and streaming platforms like Apache Kafka
- have expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, for instance MSSQL and MongoDB and cloud data solutions such as Databricks and Snowflake
- bring experience in building and automating ETL/ELT pipelines, using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect and Dagster and applying data orchestration techniques
Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role.
We’ll take good care of you
At Danske Commodities, we take great care of our people. Joining us means you’ll get a lot of great perks – including social events, cultural experiences, tasty food and benefits to better your health, your life and your future.
Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:
Vast development opportunities with the help of your own individual development plan, access to our DC University with 50+ courses as well as remote courses through Harvard Learning
100+ yearly professional and social events including DC Talks and DC Sports events, gatherings in our book club, bicycle club, student network, wine club, CS:GO team and more
Global career prospects as part of the Equinor group with +20,000 colleagues across the world
Flexible working hours including the option to work from home up to two days per week
Fuel Fridays a monthly Friday off with pay, except for July and December, to fuel your energy
Great parental leave conditions including 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 16 weeks of paid paternity/co-parent leave, paid pension while on leave and the opportunity to join ‘Inspired Beyond Babies’
Unlimited paid children’s sick days no limit on paid absence days in relation to child sickness
Extra days off five to be exact, every year – adding to the standard five weeks off each year
Senior days if you’re over 55 years old
10% paid pension as well as a beneficial health care and insurance package
Compensation for working night and weekend shifts
Bonus scheme
Share savings meaning you have the opportunity to participate in our parent company Equinor’s attractive share savings programme
Paid at home internet and equipment including a mobile phone with paid subscription and IT equipment for when working from home
Various free tickets to family-friendly and cultural attractions Discounts at hotels, restaurants, sports clubs and more
Organic food including a light breakfast, lunch buffet and snacks throughout the day
An office in the heart of Aarhus right next to the central train station
…. and much more
Recruitment process and relocation
You can read more about our recruitment process here. Please note that if you are an international candidate, we will reimburse travel expenses in connection with potential interviews and support you with the relocation process.
What we’re about
We're a tech-driven energy trading company present in +40 markets across five continents. Our +600 people are driven by a need to constantly better things. If you are too, we could very well be the right place for you. You'll join a collective of thinkers and doers. Aspiring chefs, runners, parents, beekeepers, gamers – the list goes on. We're highly specialised experts within our fields. But it’s actually our diversity of ideas we’re most proud of, which is why we continuously work on strengthening an inclusive culture where diverse teams thrive.
Our organisation is flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your own and your colleagues’ collective successes. And about the difference we make at Danske Commodities. Together with our parent company Equinor, we have the vision and strength to accelerate the energy transition and make an impact. Like no other.
In summer 2025, we'll be moving to our brand-new headquarters in Aarhus. Our future home, Akson, will be located in Sydhavnskvarteret – a vibrant district where business meets culture. On top of being in this urban oasis, we’ll enjoy state-of-the-art facilities – including our own barista coffee shop, modern fitness facilities and breathtaking views that will make every day at the office even sweeter. We can't wait.
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