(Senior) Data Engineer

R&D Data Platforms & Integrations

Søborg, Denmark

Are you an experienced Data Engineer looking for the right place to feed your passion for building products that matter? Do you want to be part of saving millions of people’s lives by bringing your passion into play? 

Then please apply and become the newest member of our growing R&D Data Platforms & Integrations organisation. 

Your new role

Data Platforms & Integrations is responsible for building a unified data foundation, enabling fast access to data and supporting AI and scientific advancement across our R&D value chain. 

Your key responsibilities include the following: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions 
• Design and build a foundational platform for a modern data lake architecture, optimising it for scalability, flexibility, and performance 
• Develop automated tests to ensure data accuracy and quality 
• Continuously improve the platform to boost developer productivity and act as an internal expert and sparring partner on how the organisation gets the most out of Databricks
• Leverage your expertise in cloud development to design and implement innovative digital solutions focused on delivering business insights and patient care in real time 

Your new department

You will be part of Data Platforms & Integrations, which is located in Søborg, Denmark, and counting around 15 colleagues in Denmark, UK and India. With a focus on collaboration and a culture of learning, this team will challenge you to push boundaries, think critically, and bring your unique perspective to the table. Surrounded by talented peers and a supportive work environment, you'll have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact, both on the projects you work on and the patients we serve. 

Your skills & qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with an educational background in Computer Science and Software Development, as well as experience in some of the following areas: 

• Strong proficiency in Python programming 
• Extensive experience with Databricks on Azure or AWS 
• Experience in using Spark, including Spark SQL and understanding of how to optimize Spark performance 
• Familiarity with DevOps practices — CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing 
• Exposure to data mesh or domain-oriented data architecture 
• Experience working with OMOP or other clinical data standards 
• Working in pharma domain or other regulated area is considered an advantage 

In Novo Nordisk people are not just hard skills, and as we value teamwork and personal contributions to maintain a good work environment, we are further looking for a colleague who is open to feedback to grow new soft skills, works independently and attends to deadlines. As our corporate language is English, we expect you to be fluent both in writing and spoken. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.    

Contact 

For further information, please contact Associate Director, Mikkel Bruun on ibuu@novonordisk.com

Deadline 

25 March 2026 

We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.