What you’ll do
As a data consultant at one of Europe’s fastest-growing consultancies, you will:
- Translate technical data concepts into clear business value and ensure systems align with organisational objectives and drive value
- Design and build scalable ETL pipelines to support data integration and transformation needs
- Use cutting-edge tools and technologies like Databricks, Azure, dbt, Fabric to create meaningful solutions for our clients
- Develop data models and architectures that enable efficient querying, reporting and analysis in complex environments
- Ensure best practices through CI/CD pipelines, test automation, DevOps and MLOps approaches
- Drive clarity on both the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ behind engineering solutions
What we’re looking for
We want someone who is not only skilled but also committed to personal and professional growth. To thrive in this role, you will need:
- A master’s degree and significant practical experience (minimum 3 years, ideally 5+) as a data engineer or similar
- A consulting mindset with the ability to communicate and collaborate with clients off- and on-site (since we work with both international and Danish clients, proficiency in Danish is a plus)
- Hands-on expertise in Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and the wider Azure Data & AI ecosystem
- Strong skills in Python, SQL and ideally PySpark
- Solid theoretical foundations in data modelling and architecture, with knowledge of concepts such as Star schema and Data Vault
- Experience with data extraction tools (e.g. ADF, Fivetran, DLTHub, Lakeflow Connect) and proficiency with BI/data orchestration tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow, Dagster)
- Familiarity with Git version control, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps and test automation
- Knowledge of streaming data solutions and API data extraction
- Commitment to continuous learning including achieving relevant certifications
Certifications we value
We highly regard these technical skills and certifications, but do not require them upfront:
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate (or higher)
- DP-100 Azure Data Scientist Associate
- DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
- DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer Associate
- AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate
- AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
- AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
If you do not yet hold these certifications, we will support you to achieve many over time. Your first-year learning plan will cover certifications and advisory fundamentals to maximise impact at our clients.
What we can offer
At Valcon, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We offer:
- The ability to combine your data expertise with some of the best business consultants to solve complex business problems with tangible benefits for our clients.
- A career model that ensures clear roles and expectations as well as an equal and transparent process for everyone
- Relevant training and certifications, including important advisory fundamentals
- A diverse and international work environment with an informal culture and a flat hierarchy that encourages personal and professional growth
- Opportunities to collaborate with some of the most talented and experienced consultants in the industry across business areas and levels
- Enhanced benefits and support throughout all life stages, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, health and well-being initiatives and resources for navigating significant life transitions
- A value-driven culture where our core values – Integrity, Together, Joy, Curious, and Can Do – are the cornerstones of everything we do
- Engaging social events and activities such as yoga, wine tasting, knitting nights, sauna gus and padel tennis
- A welcoming and cosy office environment, with homemade breakfast and lunch every day, located in the heart of Copenhagen at Meldahlsgade 5, 1613 København V
- A start-up vibe in our small but growing Aarhus office, located at Søren Frichs Vej 42B, 8230 Aarhus
Application
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today and tell us how you will contribute as our new data engineer. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
For questions or further information, feel free to contact Jesper Nielsen – [email protected] or
Casper Høgh – [email protected]