Data Engineer Lead at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS

Bærum, , Norway -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Engineering, ETL, ELT, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, APIs, Data Lakes, Team Leadership, Communication, Security Compliance, Troubleshooting, Documentation, DevOps, Mentoring

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Overview: Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future. Job Description Do you want to play a key role in building a scalable, robust, and future-proof data platform? We are looking for Data Engineer Lead who will take ownership of the engineering domain of our data platform and lead the way in enabling reliable data flows from anywhere to anywhere. The Role As Lead Data Engineer, you are accountable for the engineering foundation of our data platform — a cornerstone of our digital strategy and critical to delivering the business outcomes we need. You combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable data pipelines while guiding and developing a team of Data Engineers. Key Responsibilities In this role, you oversee and mentor a team of Data Engineers, ensuring efficient ingestion, transformation, and processing of data in line with best practices. You design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines and integrate data from a wide range of sources such as APIs, databases, and cloud platforms. You build and manage data lakes, data warehouses, and storage solutions, optimizing data models for performance and scalability. Working closely with architects, you help define data architecture standards and implement monitoring, validation, and troubleshooting mechanisms to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. You ensure that data handling complies with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including access controls and encryption, and support audit and compliance activities. You also manage the DevOps backlog, documentation, and delivery flow in close collaboration with stakeholders. Job Requirements You Are A confident leader with the ability to coordinate and develop Data Engineers with diverse backgrounds An effective communicator who can clarify requirements, negotiate timelines, and align scope with business stakeholders Able to influence design decisions by balancing performance, security, cost, and usability Curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about understanding how systems are stitched together A role model who leads by example and inspires the team to continuously improve Required Experience Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred) 5+ years of experience in a Data Engineer role Proven track record as a Team Lead or clear evidence of readiness to take on a lead role Experience managing a demand pipeline from multiple stakeholders What we offer At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you can look forward to: Competitive compensation & benefits Global impact. Work with talented colleagues across continents in a forward-thinking, sustainable company. Flexibility that fits your life. Hybrid setup may be possible in Oslo or Gothenburg with trust and freedom to balance work and home. Adventure outside of work. Enjoy access to our company cabins in Norway, Sweden, and abroad. Comprehensive health & life insurance. Including premium coverage and online medical services. Our commitment to equal opportunities We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities. Apply today, and let’s keep the world and your career, moving together.

Responsibilities

The Lead Data Engineer oversees and mentors a team of Data Engineers, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and processing. They design and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines and manage data architecture standards.