Data Engineer
Build our new data foundation for better decisions at Perstorp AB
Perstorp, part of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) and operating within its Specialty Chemicals division, is a global company recognized for its strong company culture. Our values are integral to our daily operations and guide our commitment to each other and the world around us. We lead with our hearts, take responsibility, and strive to fulfill our promises while continuously seeking smarter and better ways to work. If you share these values, we think you'll be happy with us!
As a world leader in several specialty chemicals sectors, Perstorp offers extensive opportunities for involvement in international investments and development projects. Our new owner, PCG, provides a stable foundation with a long-term vision, ensuring sustained growth and development. Together with our sister company BRB, Perstorp forms the Specialty Chemicals division within PCG, driving an ambitious growth agenda.
If you share our values and are ready to make a significant impact, we believe you will thrive at Perstorp. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to customer focus, excellence and innovation.
About the position
PCG/Perstorp is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team and play a key role in building the data foundation that powers decision-making across the organization.
At Perstorp, data is not just a buzzword — it is a critical part of how we make smarter product and business decisions every day. In this role, you will help build the foundation that turns complex data into reliable, scalable, and business-ready insights used across the organization globally.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys transforming complex, real-world data into reliable and user-friendly data products while contributing to the implementation and evolution of a modern analytics platform. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business and bridge the gap between business analytics and data engineering.
In this role, you will help drive data quality, documentation, and the adoption of self-service analytics across a global organization where data is a critical enabler for smarter product and business decisions.
What will you do/Main Responsibilities
As a Data Engineer, you will:
Develop and maintain Perstorp’s data platform using version control, code reviews, and CI/CD
Design and build business data models for scalable, consistent and user-friendly analytics
Turn business questions into clear definitions, metrics, and data products that people actually trust, by collaborating closely with stakeholders
Ensure data quality through testing, monitoring, and documentation
Support and enable self-service analytics by improving accessibility and data literacy
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the analytics platform and data domain ways of working
Work end-to-end from ingestion and modeling to quality assurance and stakeholder enablement
Promote modern data engineering practices, including testing, documentation, and automation
Work in a global setting where your work connects people, ideas, and solutions worldwide
What success looks like
In 3 months:
You understand the data platform, ways of working, best practices, key stakeholders, and contribute with the Data Platform team.
In 6 months:
You're a key contributor and drive adoption of the modern data platform, enabling scalable analytics and trusted data product, and new data-driven capabilities across the business.
The people you’ll work with:
You will work with stakeholders across business domains with a Data Platform team of five experienced colleagues with strong technical and business knowledge.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong engineering practices and enjoys creating data products that are both robust and valuable for the business.
You are collaborative and communicative, able to translate between business context and technical details. Knowledge sharing, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement are key to success for you.
You are also passionate about enabling data-informed decisions and increasing data literacy.
Required Qualifications
Experience with modern data platforms and analytics solutions.
Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, data modeling, and scalable analytics solutions.
Experience translating business requirements into technical data solutions.
Knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD.
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and a structured, problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage:
Databricks technology stack
Data modelling with dbt
Azure Data Factory
Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
What can we offer?
A key role in building and shaping Perstorp’s global data platform.
Modern technologies and scalable, data-driven solutions.
A collaborative team with strong technical and business expertise.
Broad exposure across the organization and global stakeholder collaboration.
An innovative environment that supports learning and continuous development.
A challenging and rewarding career in a growing global organization.
Other information
This is a permanent position, preferably based in Perstorp, Malmö can also be considered. We use a hybrid model with flexibility to work from office or home.
For more information contact hiring manager, Kenny Paavola, [email protected].
If you want to get in touch with a union representative, you can contact Per Igglund (Akademikerna) [email protected], Rickard Martinsson (Unionen) [email protected], or Rebecka Lundell (IF Metall) [email protected]
Welcome with your application as soon as possible but no later than the 9th of June, 2026.
Learn more at www.perstorp.com