R&D Junior Data Engineer

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage company in Ireland is seeking a Data Engineer to join their R&D Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will develop data pipelines using Azure Data Stack, handle data ingestion and transformation, and implement analytical solutions for data insights. A strong background in SQL, Python, and a third-level qualification in a mathematical discipline is required. This role offers an opportunity to make a substantial impact on key R&D initiatives, working collaboratively in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data analytics.
• Exposure to data platform technologies.

Responsibilities

• Data ingestion and sourcing using Azure Data Factory.
• Data transformation using Azure Databricks.
• Report development with Power BI.
• Collaborate on data product deliverables.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Analytics

Education

3rd level qualification in numeric/mathematical discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Overview

The R&D Data Engineering team focuses on the development of Data Pipelines sourcing data from PepsiCo’s diverse Applications by bringing together innovative ideas and making a direct impact on our ability to drive business action through the provision data insights.

The role is for a Data Engineer who will work across the breadth of our Pipelines within the R&D Data Engineering team on our Data Platform on the Azure Data Stack.

Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Data ingestion (sourcing) (Azure Data Factory)
• Data transformation (harmonisation, standardisation, cleansing) (Azure Databricks)
• Data modelling
• Report development (Power BI)

Responsibilities:

• Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks pipeline development
• ADF, Databricks Pipeline troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions.
• Developing & implementing analytic solutions that deliver, as much as possible, self‑service analytics solutions leveraging available datasets
• Collaborate with team members on data product deliverables across the R&D Data Platform.
• Participate in agile process activities, including daily standups and retrospectives where applicable
• Collaborate with our Enterprise Data Analytics IT partners to translate business needs to actionable technical briefs against which solutions can be identified/developed.
• Where relevant lead &/or support proof of concept pilots of analytics solutions to assess effectiveness in meeting business needs.
• Provide analytical support for key R&D strategic initiatives and complex, high-profile projects; planning and scoping several inter‑related initiatives and helping senior‑level business stakeholders make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in numeric/mathematical discipline (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Software Development), with a good understanding of data analytics.
• Technical skills including SQL, Python
• Exposure to one or more of the following: Azure, AWS, GCP data platform technologies

For the purposes of external advertising we have called this role a R&D Junior Data Engineer. However please note that the internal job title for the successful candidate will be R&D Digital Platforms Sr Associate.