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Data Engineer

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Data Engineer

With Focus on Finance Data

Job
Application deadline
Location
Berlin
Starting date
as soon as possible
Contract
permanent
Working time
full or part time

Do you want to contribute to shaping a sustainable world as a data expert? If so, you've come to the right place! To strengthen our team at our Berlin office, we are looking, as soon as possible, for a 

Data Engineer with focus on finance data.

Our mission is to contribute to a more sustainable world through science, research, and policy advice. We achieve this through national and international projects for clients like the European Commission, Federal Ministries, the German Environment Agency (UBA), various foundations and companies. As part of our dedicated and skilled Finance Team, you'll play a key role in building the future data architecture of the Institute, contributing to the success of our mission.

Your responsibilities: 

  • Responsibility for replacing our existing Tableau based database by setting up a new SQL database or a comparable solution
  • Design, implementation, and maintenance of a scalable, secure, and structured data architecture for financial and controlling data
  • Close cooperation with project controlling to understand analytical and control-related requirements and translate them into the data architecture
  • Modeling, transforming, and analyzing complex data sets—focusing on data quality, consistency, and transparency
  • Developing and implementing meaningful dashboards and reports, especially with Power BI (including DAX, Power Query, Power Pivot)
  • Working with IT and other interfaces to ensure technical and content data integrity

Your profile: 

  • University degree in business informatics or a comparable field
  • Several years of experience in setting up and operating an SQL database or a comparable data management solution – ideally carried out independently
  • Very good knowledge of Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Power Pivot) and Excel
  • Experience in data modeling, transforming, and automating data processes
  • Knowledge of Tableau is an advantage, but not essential
  • Analytical and structured approach to work, high affinity for complex sets of data
  • Knowledge of controlling or finance is a plus
  • Very good language skills in German and English (spoken and written)
  • Strong communication skills and team orientation

What we offer: 

  • A permanent contract at an international, non-profit research institute
  • Creative freedom and the opportunity to significantly shape and influence the institute's entire data landscape
  • Excellent cooperation with a dedicated, interdisciplinary team
  • Individual training, education opportunities, and a culture of feedback
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
  • Contribution to the success of an Institute dedicated to environmental and sustainability research

Interested? 

Please apply online with: 

✓ Letter of motivation (what triggered your interest in the position and why?) 
✓ CV 
✓ Certificates
✓ References 
✓ Your salary expectation 

Deadline for applications: 12 September 2025 

We look forward to you!

Questions?

Call Verena Stange, our HR Manager (030 86880-122) or email verena.stange@ecologic.eu 

Diversity of disciplines, backgrounds and experiences strengthens research and society. We therefore welcome all applications. Selection criteria are solely the job requirements and the qualifications of the applicants. We therefore also ask you to refrain from sending photos as part of the application.

Contact

Application deadline
Location
Berlin
Starting date
as soon as possible
Contract
permanent
Working time
full or part time
Prospective Team