Hybrid/ Garching near Munich

We’re looking for (Senior) Data Engineer for Amer Sports’ office in Garching near Munich.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

As a (Senior) Data Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling Amer Sports’ enterprise data platform. You will connect and harmonise multiple datasources building the data infrastructure that enables flexible, trusted and privacy-compliant reporting across Amer Sports’ global HR organisation. This role combines hands-on data engineering with deep responsibility for personal data governance, ensuring that insights are delivered securely and in full compliance with GDPR and internal data privacy standards. 

What you will be doing

• Systems Integration: Design and build data pipelines that ingest HR data from via REST APIs and file-based extracts. 
• Data Modelling & Harmonisation: Build reusable, cross-system data models on Databricks that consolidate HR data into a single governed layer; implement Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to support flexible downstream reporting. 
• Privacy & Data Governance:Design and enforce data access controls, role-based authorisation and column-level masking for sensitive personal data; ensure all data pipelines and reporting solutions comply with GDPR, works council agreements and internal privacy policies. 
• HR Reporting & Analytics: Implement global HR KeyFigures and design data marts to be used flexible in reporting or AI tools 
• Data Quality & Monitoring: Implement automated data quality checks across ingestion and transformation layers; monitor pipeline health, define quality SLAs for key KPIs and drive sustainable resolution of data issues in close collaboration with system owners. 
• HR Stakeholder Collaboration: Work directly with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and People Analytics teams to translate reporting requirements into scalable data solutions; document data definitions and support business users in understanding and trusting their HR data. 

What you need to succeed

• 3 to 5 years of experience in data engineering or analytics 
• Demonstrable experience handling personally identifiable information (PII) in compliance with GDPR or comparable data privacy regulations 
• Experience connecting and integrating multiple systems via REST APIs, file-based extracts or connector frameworks 
• Experience working in international, multi-brand or multi-entity environments 
• Strong SQL skills for data transformation, profiling and ad-hoc analysis; comfortable writing complex queries  
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Live Tables, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL) for building scalable data pipelines and marts 
• Python (PySpark or pandas) for pipeline development, data transformation and automation 
• Experience implementing row-level security, column masking and role-based access controls for sensitive personal data in cloud data platforms 
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, CI/CD principles and data quality monitoring frameworks 
• Experience delivering Data Marts 
• Preferred certifications (not mandatory): Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate / Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate 
• Professional proficiency in English. Basic German language skills.
• Ability to take ownership and strive for excellence in how work is planned, executed, and improved
• Motivation to learn, grow, and continuously develop skills
• Motivation to contribute to work that supports healthier, more active lives

What we consider a plus

• Experience with HR platforms 

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.
• IT: At Amer Sports, IT professionals have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and implement advanced technologies, driving progress in a globally recognized company with prestigious brands.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: Usually 1–2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
5. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!

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