Job summary
Seeking a senior Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of a scalable, secure AWS-based data platform supporting analytics, machine learning, and AI workflows. The role includes defining architecture, building data pipelines, enforcing governance and data quality, and collaborating across teams to optimize data access and platform performance.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Tromsø
- Work setup
- Remote
Salary
USD 194000.00–220000.00 year
Responsibilities
Lead development and optimization of an AWS-native data platform including data warehouses and orchestration frameworks; implement Infrastructure-as-Code; establish data governance, lineage, and access policies to enable trusted data and AI readiness; ensure platform reliability and observability; collaborate with data science, analytics, and product teams to solve complex business challenges; provide technical leadership and mentorship within the data organization; drive innovation and platform strategy to support scalable and cost-effective data solutions.
Qualifications
8-10+ years of experience building and operating cloud-based data platforms, with deep expertise in AWS and data warehousing; strong software engineering skills; proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence architecture; experience with data orchestration tools such as Airflow and Fivetran; proficiency in Python and infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS CDK; knowledge of data governance and self-service analytics platforms; experience supporting AI and machine learning initiatives; effective collaboration and leadership skills to drive alignment across multidisciplinary teams.