Data Engineer - MDM Platform Solutions
ALDI Nord Group
Essen, Germany
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Remote
Essen, Germany
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
Information Engineering
Data Structures
Data Visualization
Microsoft Office
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Information Technology
Data Analytics
Data Management
Job description
- Lead the design, implementation, and configuration of scalable data models based on complex functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture
- Translate strategic business needs into robust, future-proof data structures and processes that support cross-functional initiatives
- Act as a key partner to Product Owners and stakeholders, prioritizing and delivering data-related user-stories
- Oversee quality assurance and validation processes for data models, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards. Own and maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, configurations, and technical workflows to support transparency and knowledge sharing
- Champion continuous improvement of our data platforms and architecture, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and innovation
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data specialists and engineers
- Ensure alignment between data engineering initiatives and broader organizational goals, acting as a bridge between technical and business domains
Requirements
- Completed education in IT/computer science (e.g., IT specialist apprenticeship, specialist for application development) or a related university degree (Computer Science, Business Informatics) or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience working with data models and data platforms, experience with PIM/MDM systems is a plus
- Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and ideally PIM/MDM processes
- Familiar or experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
- Structured, organized, self-directed, and solution-oriented working style with high quality standards
- Very good English skills (spoken and written)
- Confident use of MS Office applications
Benefits & conditions
- Modern Work Environment: Work on the ALDI Nord campus with an open-space concept, company cafeteria, café, parent-child office, and parking garage including electric charging stations
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model with the possibility of partial remote work (up to 40%) as well as 30 vacation days (full-time)
- Mobility: Free electric charging at the ALDI Nord campus, coverage for the Deutschlandticket, or a travel allowance
- Healthcare & Prevention: Company-owned gym as well as gym partnerships.
- Onboarding & Training: Structured onboarding and a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g., ALDI Academy, eLearning, etc.)
- Impact & Team Power: High degree of creative freedom and unbeatable team power in a high-performance work environment
- Salary & Employee Discounts: Secure job with the pioneer of discounts offering an attractive salary and corporate benefits
