Data Engineer at Oatly

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet's resources in the process.

The Data Engineer plays a key role in Oatly’s digitalization journey by enabling data-driven decision-making. As part of the Data & Analytics team, you turn data into actionable insights by collecting, processing, and analyzing information.

Working closely with business stakeholders, you translate needs into technical solutions that improve how the organization operates. Your work drives insights and uncovers new opportunities, with a focus on making AI and automation core capabilities.

• Design, build, and maintain secure data pipelines and infrastructure using Cloud and BI best practices. Leverage tools like Databricks, dbt, and Azure to optimize performance, scalability, and security.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support a modern DevOps environment, enhancing team productivity and fostering continuous improvement.

• Shape and model the data warehouse, ensuring data is structured, accessible, and valuable for driving better business decisions and uncovering new opportunities.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including BI developers, product owners, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that meet the needs of the business and beyond.

• Support compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This involves implementing and maintaining internal controls related to the SOX framework. Additionally, collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate SOX audits and address any identified deficiencies where needed.

• Co-facilitating an agile framework (e.g., stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives). Improving workflows and fostering collaboration, thus enabling the Data & Analytics team to self-organize and succeed.

In this role, you will report into Data & Analytics CoE Director and the location for this role is Malmö HQ. 

We are looking for you who have at least +5 years of experience as a Data Engineer (or comparable positions).

• Experience with technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Fabric, DevOps, DBT & Databricks.

• Familiarity with modern data transformation practices, including automated testing, version control (GIT), and CI/CD pipelines, to ensure smooth and reliable deployments.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Python or another object-oriented programming language to contribute across the tech stack.

• Experience in developing data catalogs and implementing self-service BI solutions like Power BI, with a keen understanding of how to integrate these into larger data ecosystems.

• Hands-on experience working with Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, BICEP, Terraform or similar.

• Experience with agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban.

• You are a passionate advocate for sustainability who strives to create societal shifts and drive the plant-based revolution.

• You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy engaging with the business, listening for insights and using them to help drive digital transformation.

• You work effectively in team environments and build strong relationships through clear communication and solid interpersonal skills.

• You are analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes.

• You are comfortable operating in a transformational environment, guiding both technological and cultural change.

• You practice self-leadership and reflection, actively investing in your own development and growth.

• You influence stakeholders by identifying opportunities and helping others see what’s possible.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

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Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

Last day of application: 12th of June.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO