Data Engineer (f/m/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

 
Main place of work: Salzburg
 

Tasks

• Develop, operate, and continuously optimize scalable data pipelines
• Integrate, harmonize, and provide data from SAP and non-SAP systems
• Design and deliver data models and data products for Business Intelligence, Analytics, AI, and Automation
• Further develop our cloud and lakehouse platforms and actively contribute to our data architecture
• Ensure data quality, performance, availability, and monitoring across the entire data value chain
• Collaborate closely with business departments, BI teams, and other stakeholders to implement data-driven solutions

Skills 

• Solid knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data integration
• Proven experience in Data Engineering, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline development
• At least 3–5 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Big Data, or Cloud Data Platforms
• Strong knowledge of Python, Spark/PySpark, and modern cloud data platforms
• Experience with Azure Databricks, SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, or comparable technologies
• Analytical mindset with a structured and solution-oriented way of working
• Good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Subsidized lunch in our award-winning company restaurant, operated by our highly acclaimed chef
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flextime model and home-office opportunities
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Free parking, excellent public transport connections, and modern office facilities
• Diverse and exciting responsibilities within the food industry, offering a constructive, productive, and highly innovative working environment in a successful international company
• Continuous support for personal and professional development
• Attractive employee discounts on spices, vinegars, oils, and other products in our shop, as well as additional local partner discounts
• Physiotherapy services at a low personal contribution, occupational health services, company pension scheme, and bike leasing program

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.565,78 per month based on full-time employment (38.5 hours per week). A significant overpayment in line with your qualifications and professional experience is, of course, possible.