Data Engineer R&D (d/f/m) - #2115836

About this Position Join Our Digital R&D Team at Henkel and work in a cross-functional and agile R&D Digitalization Team that enables a global R&D community of scientists and engineers to leverage State-of-the-Art IT solutions – from AI-powered predictive modelling to cloud-native data platforms.

As part of Henkel’s Research & Development organization, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of product development and innovation - empowered by modern data and software engineering practices.

What You´ll Do

• Enhance our R&D Digital team with your expertise in modern data engineering and cloud-native development
• Develop and manage ETL processes, data pipelines, and workflows with a strong emphasis on Azure Databricks
• Manage, Create and maintain robust API endpoints to support data processing and enable ML model deployment by Data Scientists
• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform and DevOps principles (IaC)
• Contribute to the design and operation of Azure Storage and Azure Databases, ensuring performance and integrity
• Collaborate closely within the R&D Digitalization team and align with Henkel Central IT throughout the entire lifecycle — from design to deployment and monitoring
• Monitor and continuously optimize the cloud environment with respect to performance, security, cost, and reliability
• Be open to expanding your own technical horizon by tackling diverse challenges along the full E2E tech stack for R&D specific use cases
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or a related field
• Proven expertise in Azure Databricks and building scalable data pipelines, solid understanding of API integration and Azure cloud-native architecture and experience with Terraform and cloud automation is beneficial
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with curiosity for emerging technologies and a willingness to grow beyond your core area
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, willingness to help others, take responsibility, and actively share knowledge and experiences within the team
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and good German language skills
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.