Hybrid, Garching near Munich
We’re looking for a Data Engineer for Amer Sports’ office in Garching.
Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.
As a Data Engineer, you will join a growing central data engineering team supporting the digital transformation of globally recognized brands such as Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, and Wilson. You will work in a federated, multi-brand environment, building scalable and reliable data products on the Databricks platform while collaborating closely with experienced engineers and business stakeholders across regions.
- Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ingestion frameworks using Databricks, Delta Live Tables, Auto Loader, and Apache Spark.
- Developing reliable and well-documented data products across the Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
- Delivering data assets consumable through Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL, and Power BI.
- Optimizing data pipelines for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Implementing data quality monitoring, governance standards, and pipeline observability.
- Collaborating with global brand and regional teams to translate business requirements into reusable data solutions.
- Applying engineering best practices, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD principles, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Contributing to the continuous evolution of the enterprise data platform and data engineering standards.
- Supporting incident resolution, troubleshooting, and ongoing platform improvements.
- You will report to the Director of Data Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2–4 years of experience in data engineering, including hands-on work with Databricks or Apache Spark in a professional environment.
- Experience building and maintaining pipelines across Medallion architecture layers (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
- Experience working in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Strong practical knowledge of Databricks, including Delta Live Tables, Auto Loader, Workflows, Unity Catalog, and Databricks SQL.
- Solid experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), Delta Lake, Python, and SQL.
- Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage / ADLS, and Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of Git-based workflows, CI/CD practices, and software engineering standards.
- Experience with data quality monitoring and governance tooling.
- Basic understanding of interoperability patterns such as Delta Sharing, APIs, and cloud-based data integrations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to quality and detail.
- Structured and delivery-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and reliably.
- Clear communication and documentation skills.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to work across international teams and functions.
- Curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn and develop technical expertise.
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
- Motivation to contribute to impactful data solutions supporting healthier, more active lives.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Preferred certifications (not mandatory):
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
- Azure Fundamentals
Familiarity with modern data platform interoperability, including data sharing and integration across Databricks, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), and Snowflake.
At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.
- Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
- Discounts on quality products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more).
- Commute with ease: Simplify your daily commute with benefits for public transportation.
- Job bike program: Choose a more sustainable commute with our job bike program, and experience the physical and mental health benefits.
- Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
- Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
- We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
- Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
- Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
- Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
- Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
- Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
- IT: At Amer Sports, IT professionals have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and implement advanced technologies, driving progress in a globally recognized company with prestigious brands.
- CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
- Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
- Interviews: Usually 2–4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
- Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.
CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.
If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!
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