Head of Data Engineering
Job Summary
The Head of Data Engineering is accountable for building and operating a scalable and reliable data engineering capability that underpins VELUXs global data platform (Snowflake / dbt) and AI initiatives. The role is within our IT & Digital Enablement organisation and leads the Data Engineering function end-to-end with responsibility for people delivery engineering quality and day-to-day operations of the platform.
Your responsibilities:
Leading and developing the Data Engineering team across Poland and Denmark (8 colleagues)
Owning the engineering backbone of the data platform (ingestion transformation orchestration observability)
Ensuring stable predictable and cost-efficient operation of data pipelines
Driving engineering standards and best practices (CI/CD testing documentation)
Implementing and enforcing governance on data quality security and cost
Supporting a data mesh model by enabling domains to build and operate their own data products
Working closely with Data Science and AI initiatives to ensure the platform supports current and future use cases
Translate strategy into concrete engineering roadmaps and executable delivery plans
Ensure compliance with VELUX policies on data privacy security and responsible AI
Success in the role is reflected in stable operations consistent engineering quality and the ability to scale the platform and its usage across domains and AI initiatives
Our requirements:
Proven experience leading senior data engineering teams in a complex enterprise environment
Strong hands-on background in modern data platforms (e.g. cloud data warehouses transformation frameworks CI/CD) and programming experience (e.g. Python SQL)
Experience scaling from bespoke solutions to platform-based reusable patterns
Solid understanding of data governance security and cost management at scale
Track record of working effectively across functions and cultures
Fluent English skills additional language skills in Polish or Danish is beneficial
What we offer
Constructive cooperation based on trust and respect for the employee
Bonus system
Employee Pension Scheme financed entirely by the employer
Attractive well-being package (platform MyBenefit life insurance lunch card gift cards)
Private medical care with telemedicine and rehabilitation
Employee Foundation support
Hybrid model of work
Flexible working hours
Additional 2 days of holiday for volunteering
Modernofficefullof light freshairandthehighest quality office equipment. Parking spaces available to employees
Massages in the office
Referral program
Employee Asisstance Program
Employee discount on VELUX products
About VELUX
In the VELUX Group we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category we enable those who liveworkand play under the rooftransformtheir spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.
The VELUX Group is an international family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries our products are widely available. We employ around 12000 people and our company is headquartered in Denmark. Alongside the rest of our values courage and mutual respect define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At VELUX we believe in fostering a diverse workplace for everyone to thrive develop and perform at their best and where you feel welcome respected and valued. We are committed toproviding equal opportunities for all- whether you are applying for a role or already a part of VELUX. That means we recruit hire train and promote people based on their skills and potential without regard to race color religion sex age neurodiversity disability protected veteran status national origin sexualorientationor any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our employment decisions are fair and inclusive focusing only on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared mission and success.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Bring natural light and fresh air into your home through the roof. Create healthy homes with better indoor climate and save energy building active houses