Data Engineer, Impact

Data Engineer, Impact

Description
Are you passionate about creating data solutions that are scalable and provide data-driven insights? If you're interested in joining a dedicated and collaborative team that specializes in data collection, visualization, and reporting to help the Foundation understand the output, outcome and long-run impact of its initiatives, you might be the Data Engineer we're looking for in our Data Department!

Our Data Department is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Impact Area. The department aims to deliver high-quality data and advanced data-based solutions that align with the Foundation’s strategy and key objectives. The goal is to create impact across the entire value chain of the Foundation. The responsibility of the Impact Area is to evaluate the impact of the Foundation’s initiatives and monitor our progress toward strategic targets.

The Impact Area comprises 15 highly skilled and passionate colleagues, including seven members in the Data Department. As a team, we are committed to excellence in our work, leveraging strong professional expertise, dedication, and a passion for making a difference in our respective fields, all while enjoying teamwork and camaraderie.

The Job
As a Data Engineer, you'll develop solutions and construct data pipelines to assess Novo Nordisk Foundation’s grant impacts across various sectors. Collaborating with colleagues in the Data Department and the Evaluation & Analysis Department within the Impact Area, you'll handle data processing and analysis providing insight and knowledge to the organisation. You are also expected to lead projects that create Business Intelligence (BI) solutions for key stakeholders.

Your tasks will include:

• Extracting data via advanced queries from multiple databases and ensuring seamless system-to-system integration.
• Setting up systems and processes for cleaning data using tools of your choice to ensure high data quality and integrity through audits and validation processes.
• Designing and implementing dimensional models to support data warehousing and reporting needs.
• Creating and maintaining semantic models for Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, primarily using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Python to deliver clean, well-structured data for consumption by data scientists and analysts, ensuring readiness for machine learning and statistical analysis, while leveraging relevant Azure tools.
• Staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics.

Professional and Personal Qualifications
Our ideal candidate holds an M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. in (Social) Data Science or has equivalent experience with documented training. We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in data management or data engineering, preferably combining a project lead role with deep technical expertise. You should have extensive knowledge of Python, SQL, and Azure tools like Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, be familiar with Jupyter Notebook or R Studio, and possess:

• Broad experience with data engineering and data management
• Strong project management skills and experience from implementing BI solution in a larger organization.
• Expert knowledge in analysing, modelling, and interpreting complex data sets
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Your current colleagues would describe you as someone who is collaborative, confident and has a structured approach to problem-solving, and you are known for building strong relationships across your organisation. Furthermore, we are looking for a colleague who is:

• Impact oriented, quality-conscious, and with good analytical skills
• Well-organised and able to structure complex matters
• Able to understand the link between technical solutions, data and organisational behaviour
• Curiosity driven, resourceful and resilient
• A team player that thrives in a collaborative working environment

What we offer

• A steep learning curve by taking on responsibility from day one
• Projects in which you can immerse yourself in challenges to make a positive impact
• Freedom to realise own initiatives and implement your ideas
• A development-focused workplace where you will be given opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

Application and Information
For further information, please contact Head of Data, Senior Impact Lead, Rasmus Vendelbo Lund Jensen on e-mail: [email protected]

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 6 January 2025.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, grade transcript from university or similar, and other relevant documents by clicking the “Apply now” button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian, and social purposes, including solving the climate crisis and developing tomorrow’s food production. As a consequence, we are a growing organisation, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.

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