Data Platform Engineer
Summary
Forward Forever, a Finnish Microsoft-focused consultancy, is hiring a (Senior) Data Platform Engineer, titled internally as Data Advisor, to design, build and develop modern data platforms and end-to-end pipelines in client projects. Core stack: Microsoft Fabric (or Databricks/Snowflake), Azure data services and data modelling; Power BI valued.
We are looking for a (Senior) Data Platform Engineer to help our clients design, build, and develop modern data platforms! Title-wise at FF the role is called Data Advisor.
About the role
As a Data Advisor you'll work together with your FF colleagues and customer teams in interesting and impactful client projects. You'll have a key role in designing, building, and developing modern data platforms and data-driven solutions.
What you'll bring
- Several years hands-on experience as a Data Engineer (or similar role) and strong understanding of modern data technologies and architectures
- Proven experience in
- Designing and building end-to-end data pipelines
- Working with modern data warehouses and data platforms
- Data modelling and applying best practises
- Understanding and contributing to data architecture-level solutions
- Ability to take ownership, make technical decisions and communicate fluently in Finnish and English
We also value
- Experience with Power BI and analytics consumption patterns
- Understanding of data governance and security
Your Technical Playfield
- Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or Snowflake (at least one is very familiar to you)
- If you are not yet the most experienced with Microsoft Fabric, you'll need a strong interest and readiness to adopt it as a primary platform)
- Microsoft Azure; E.g. Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL
- Modern data modelling methodologies
Above all, we highly appreciate applicants with a continuous learning mindset.
You will be part of our Data team with fellow data master minds so you'll get to be part of an experienced group of experts.
Get familiarized with Forward Forever as a workplace: https://careers.forwardforever.com/ and if you want to get to know the Data team lead, Konsta, better, read his blog https://forwardforever.com/meet-our-people-konsta-hintsala-power-platform-advisor-team-lead/.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- Application period 27.10.-22.11.2026
- First meeting with Konsta, team lead, and Poola, People & Culture
- Second, more technical meeting with potential future colleagues
- Preferred starting date according to agreement
Any changes to the process will be updated to the applicants.
What we offer
- A central role where you can make an impact!
- A great work home for data professionals - our eNPS is 82!
- A caring employer where we focus on impact and thriving together - who also supports with continuous learning
- Supportive, balanced and collaborative work environment & a culture which is built on trust
- Flexible working hours and location (unlimited remote work according to company policy); read more about our views on this https://careers.forwardforever.com/posts/remote-hybrid-or-office-honestly-we-don-t-label-it
- Comprehensive company benefits including an additional health insurance
Our salary model offers levels based on skills and taking ownership. Your compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process based on the salary model. We strive to be an organization where everyone is supported to grow and can advance in their career. Expected compensation will be within the range of 4500-6500 €/month.
Lets change the game, together!
AI in our recruitment process: Decisions are never made by AI, and AI does not automatically process applications or communicate with applicants. A person reviews every application, decides who moves forward and sends the messages.
Employment relationship: Employment
Wage: Other 4500-6500 €/month
Working time: Daytime work, Weekdays
Number of positions: 1
Osaamisalue: Hallinto- & toimistotehtävät, IT & tietoliikenne