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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Data Engineer
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About this Position
The Data Engineer supports the development and operation of Henkel’s enterprise metadata platform, DataHub. The role focuses on building scalable data engineering and governance solutions that connect key enterprise platforms into one centralized ecosystem serving global data consumers.As part of a hands-on engineering environment, the position contributes to data quality, automation, and cloud-based capabilities that strengthen how data is discovered, understood, and trusted across Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Build and maintain scheduled metadata ingestion pipelines integrating platforms such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Power BI, SAP, and Azure Synapse into DataHub
- Support and enhance governance automation solutions covering dataset compliance, ownership, descriptions, lineage, and automated tagging
- Develop and improve data quality and completeness scoring capabilities across the enterprise data landscape
- Work directly with DataHub SDKs, REST APIs, and GraphQL APIs to support metadata operations and integrations
- Contribute to AI-enabled metadata access capabilities supporting intelligent assistants and modern AI solutions
- Build and maintain data lineage between source systems and downstream consumers
- Develop scalable cloud-native solutions running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to support scalable and reliable enterprise data solutions
- Support engineering best practices including testing, monitoring, and continuous platform enhancements
What makes you a good fit
- • Strong experience with Python and SQL, including working with analytical databases such as PostgreSQL or Databricks
- Experience building and maintaining scalable and scheduled data pipelines, including automation, error handling, and reliability practices
- Understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and system integrations
- Experience with cloud platforms and services, preferably Microsoft Azure and Databricks
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes-based environments
- Experience with metadata platforms or data governance solutions such as DataHub or similar tools is considered a plus
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern engineering practices is an advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Passion for data quality, governance, automation, and scalable engineering solutions
- Comfortable working with modern technologies, open-source solutions, and continuously learning new concepts and tools
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
- Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26095906
Job Locations: Egypt, Cairo, Cairo
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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