Senior Data Management Engineer

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Are you ready to rethink your impact and take the lead in shaping advanced data solutions? If you are passionate about driving innovation in the Data Management domain and excel at leveraging modern technologies, advanced tools, and scalable data architectures, this could be the right opportunity for you. As a Senior Data Management Engineer in our Data Office, you will play a pivotal role in designing, architecting, and optimizing robust data management solutions. You will lead initiatives that enhance master data capabilities, ensure high data quality, and enable data-driven decision-making, while guiding best practices and supporting sustainable growth across the organization.

What if you could work for a cause, not just a company?

Novonesis is a global leader in biosolutions, dedicated to advancing sustainable change through science. By partnering with customers, industries and communities around the world, we harness the power of biology and innovation to transform the way products are made and consumed. Our cutting-edge solutions in enzymes and microorganisms help improve agricultural productivity, enable cleaner and more efficient manufacturing, support renewable energy, and reduce resource consumption across industries. As pioneers in bioscience, we combine deep expertise with a forward-looking mindset to address some of the world’s biggest challenges—from climate change to food security. Our solutions enable better performance with lower environmental impact, whether it’s reducing carbon emissions, optimizing industrial processes, or creating more sustainable everyday products. At Novonesis, we are driven by the belief that biology holds the key to a more sustainable future—and we are committed to unlocking its full potential to shape a better tomorrow.

Join us as our new Senior Data Management Engineer.

This role calls for a highly experienced professional who can drive the design, development, and optimization of scalable databases and advanced data models to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and seamless integration of master data across enterprise systems. Lead the architecture and continuous improvement of master data governance frameworks and ETL pipelines to enhance data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Play a key role in agentic AI initiatives by establishing strong, scalable master data foundations and enabling intelligent data integrations. Own the implementation and evolution of systems supporting master data creation, validation, distribution, and quality monitoring at scale. Collaborate closely with IT and enterprise architecture teams to drive seamless integration of data solutions across platforms. Lead complex data cleansing, standardization, and migration efforts during large-scale transformation programs. Partner with business stakeholders and Master Data Governance leadership to define strategic requirements and translate them into robust, future-ready technical solutions. Ensure all solutions align with enterprise IT strategy, data governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Provide thought leadership and technical direction during system upgrades, migrations, and enterprise-wide data transformations involving master data.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

  • Provide strategic oversight and global support for master data platforms and database systems, ensuring high availability and efficient resolution of complex service requests and incidents.
  • Lead the gathering and refinement of business and technical requirements, and oversee the creation of comprehensive solution designs, technical specifications, and documentation, including validation and UAT processes.
  • Architect, design, and continuously enhance advanced database and MDM solutions to enable scalable, high-quality master data creation, validation, distribution, and governance, supporting business growth and transformation.
  • Drive and lead data management programs and initiatives across the full lifecycle—design, development, testing, and deployment—ensuring delivery of robust, scalable, and enterprise-aligned data solutions.

To succeed in this role, you must hold

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
  • Over 5-9 years of proven experience in database design, development, and data engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, along with strong hands-on experience in ETL tools and scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
  • In-depth knowledge of MDM platforms, complemented by a solid understanding of data governance frameworks and data flow optimization techniques.
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and delivering successful outcomes.
  • Strong expertise in database architecture, data modeling best practices, and system integration approaches.
  • Excellent English communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and influence strategic decisions through technical insight and domain expertise.

Nice-to-Have Technical Exposure

  • K2/Nintex Automation Workflow Platform
  • BOOMI Enterprise Platform
  • Microsoft Fabric for ETL.

Location:

This job will be located at India, Bangalore

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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