Data Engineer

Do you want to help shape the future of data at one of Europe's leading transportation companies? Are you looking for a role where you can grow, contribute to impactful projects, and work with modern data technologies? If so, you could be the newest addition to our Data Engineering team at DFDS headquarters in Copenhagen.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

About the role 

As a Data Engineer at DFDS, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that builds and maintains the data infrastructure powering decision-making across the company. You'll work closely with our data platform team, data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and actionable. You'll join our Copenhagen Data Engineering Chapter, a growing community of engineers passionate about building scalable data solutions. We work with a modern tech stack including dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, and AWS components like S3, and we're always exploring new ways to improve our data platform.

Key responsibilities in the role will be

• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using Airflow and dbt
• Design and optimize data models in Snowflake for analytics and reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across systems
• Contribute to the evolution of our data platform and engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the chapter
• Support the onboarding of new tools and technologies as we scale

About you

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we think that you are curious, proactive, and eager to grow. 
You enjoy solving complex problems and working with data to create value. You're not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo, and you're excited about the opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility.

The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Experience with data engineering tools such as dbt, Airflow, or similar
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, AWS)
• Solid understanding of SQL and data modelling principles
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• A desire to learn and grow within a supportive team environment  

Working at DFDS 

Join the movement and grow with us.

At DFDS, we believe in investing in our people. You'll have access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on more responsibility as you grow. 

You'll be part of a diverse and collaborative Data & Analytics community, working across locations and disciplines. Our Copenhagen headquarters offers a modern workspace with award-winning facilities, and we support flexible working and continuous development.

You'll join the Technology & Innovation division, where we work with cloud-native platforms, event streaming, and scalable data architecture — all designed to support DFDS' growth and transformation.

At DFDS, we promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community, and a healthy work/life balance, with flexible work arrangements.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.  

If you think your personality, skills, experience and ambition match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply as soon as possible as we're keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis. 

Is there something you need to know, we haven't covered here? Please do not hesitate to reach out to Data Engineer Chapter Lead, Jacques Michel at

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We look forward to hearing from you.