Data Engineer

Statens Skolverk · Full-time

Svetsarvägen 16, Solna, Sweden

Do you want to use your expertise and commitment to create digital solutions for the Education Sector in Sweden while contributing to Skolverket's digital development? We are looking for an experienced and driven data engineer who can work both strategically and operationally with a focus on data warehousing and integration. Be part of shaping the future of education! About the Role At our organization, work with data and analytics is central. We want to expand our capabilities in data ingestion and data analysis, and you will play an important role in this. As a data engineer, you will contribute both operationally and tactically to our digital transformation within data warehousing, data management, and data analytics, as well as associated integration architecture. You will work practically to analyze needs, design solutions, and translate them into implementable structures within data warehousing and integration. You combine business understanding and technical breadth by identifying needs, analyzing conditions, and developing sustainable solution proposals and structures adapted to different contexts. You will also be involved in designing the solutions that Skolverket offers the education system, with a focus on developing data management solutions with direct business value. You will actively contribute to Skolverket's digital development work. Together with colleagues in the data function, you will ensure quality, consistency, and integrity in the agency's central data objects. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes other data engineers, information and data architects. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues within your unit, department, and other parts of Skolverket, as well as external contacts. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where not everything is predetermined. * * * * * "As part of our team, you will not only have the opportunity to use your technical expertise, but also contribute to the development of information and data management within the agency and at the national level. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our commitment to creating value and improvements for our users." -Robert Modén, Unit Manager * * * * * You will be part of the Unit for Management and Systems Development within the IT Department. Our IT Department has over 100 employees working to ensure a functioning and secure IT environment and to support the business through development and management of IT support, infrastructure, and approaches for digital development. You will work at our modern and spacious office in Solna Business Park. You will also have the opportunity to work up to 50% remotely. About You To perform well and thrive with us, you must uphold and live up to the public sector values and our core values for employees: exemplary conduct, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Learn more at www.skolverket.se/jobb For this Role, You Should Have - Post-secondary education in IT or other education combined with relevant experience as assessed by Skolverket, - Very strong knowledge of data modeling with a focus on both data warehousing and general systems design, - Knowledge of various relevant technologies and understanding of their advantages and disadvantages, - At least five years of current experience working with systems development in Python, - Experience developing and orchestrating data pipelines in Python, - At least five years of experience building and maintaining stable data pipelines in various environments, - Practical experience analyzing business data needs for developing reporting solutions, - Relevant experience working with data structures, algorithms, and software development principles, - Strong experience with SQL and working with complex data sets, - Strong experience with data ingestion patterns (data loading architecture), - Very strong knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, as well as good knowledge of English. It is beneficial if you have experience with container-based solutions, such as Docker or Kubernetes, experience setting up target audience-adapted visualizations in Power BI or equivalent tools, and experience working in the public sector or with large, complex information environments. As a Person, You Should - Have a strong ability to analyze needs and translate them into sustainable and relevant solution proposals, - Have a drive to achieve results, - Have good ability to plan your work, - Be skilled at collaborating and building trust at the interface between business and technology. Important to Know The application deadline is XXXX. Employment is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period. When you register your application, you will answer a few questions instead of attaching a personal letter. Please review the application form and prepare your answers before applying. Skolverket works to ensure that all children and students receive quality and equivalent education in a safe environment. We support Swedish pre-school, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee at Skolverket, you contribute to creating favorable conditions for children and students' development and learning. Learn more about us by visiting our website at www.skolverket.se/jobb. Our mission – the future of education.