Data Platform Engineer, Mirka

About the role

This role involves taking long-term ownership of Mirka’s Azure Databricks platform, focusing on creating structure, setting standards, and building scalable foundations for analytics and AI. You will act as the technical counterpart to the Data & Analytics Manager, driving the platform's architecture and technical development.

You are offered a strategic role in developing Mirka's modern data platform, influencing data architecture and AI capabilities. You will collaborate closely with the Data & Analytics Manager, benefit from professional growth with modern technologies, and enjoy flexible work arrangements.

Work tasks

• Develop and maintain Mirka’s data platform focusing on structure, standardization, and scalability
• Architect Databricks, including lakehouse structure and modeling standards
• Define integration patterns from source systems to analytics tools
• Strengthen governance, security, and access management for the platform
• Enable self-service analytics through harmonized and scalable data models
• Support Machine Learning and AI initiatives on Databricks

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of Azure Databricks, demonstrated by architectural development or significant platform contributions
• Advanced professional experience in data platform development
• Fluent English language proficiency

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience with streaming data, particularly in factory environments
• Good knowledge of PowerBI for data visualization

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Detail oriented
• Responsible
• Self sufficent

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Mirka Oy

Mirka is a family-owned Finnish company and we are the only company that develops and produces abrasives, tools and polishing compounds under the same roof. For almost eight decades, Mirka has been at the forefront of surface finishing technology and when it comes to an excellent finish, we have had the passion to exceed expectations.