Data Platform Engineer for Global Data Platform Team
Summary
Build and maintain Ascendis Pharma’s cloud data platform, supporting data engineers and analysts with Databricks, dbt, CI/CD, and IaC in a regulated healthcare environment.
We are seeking a passionate Data Platform Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, operating, and scaling our enterprise data platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and continuously improve our cloud‑based data platform
- Support platform users (data engineers, analytics engineers, and data product teams) with onboarding, troubleshooting, and best practices
- Develop and maintain shared frameworks, templates, and standards (e.g., dbt project structures, CI/CD pipelines, deployment patterns)
- Contribute to platform documentation, SOPs, and self‑service guidance
- Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure components including IaC, pipelines, environments, and access control
- Ensure platform stability, security, and scalability in a regulated environment
- Act as a trusted technical sparring partner for teams building on the platform
Qualifications and Skills
You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a master’s degree within technical fields such as Data Engineering or Software Engineering – and have 5‑7 years of experience within Data Engineering and Data Architecture.
- Solid hands‑on experience with Databricks in a production environment
- Strong experience with dbt (models, tests, macros, environments)
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps including Git, CI/CD, IaC, and environment management
- Strong understanding of data platform operations and lifecycle management
- Experience working with documentation and enablement of technical platforms
- Comfortable supporting and collaborating with multiple development teams
- Able to balance operational responsibilities with continuous improvement work
- Experience with software development practices
Key Competencies
- Strong team player, analytical, and have a can‑do attitude
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in an open environment where innovation and change are key
- Self‑driven, proactive, and comfortable taking responsibility for own tasks while contributing to team success
Travel
5‑15 days per year.
Office
Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup