Specialist data engineering role focused on designing, building, and optimising data pipelines that power process mining and execution management initiatives within the Celonis platform.Acts as a critical bridge between data engineering and process analytics, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable data models are available to business stakeholders.Enables organisations to uncover operational inefficiencies, identify process bottlenecks, and drive measurable improvements through data-driven insights.Operates across cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into robust technical data solutions.

Responsibilities

Data Integration & Pipeline Development

Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to ingest data into Celonis from multiple source systems, including ERP, CRM, relational databases, and APIs.
Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes using Celonis Data Integration tools and external frameworks.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across all pipelines.
Implement validation checks, monitoring frameworks, and data quality controls.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, pipelines, and transformation logic.
Support real-time or near-real-time data ingestion requirements where applicable.

Data Modelling & Transformation

Develop and maintain Celonis data models, including Data Pools and Data Models.
Implement complex data transformations using SQL and Celonis Process Query Language (PQL).
Ensure all data models are scalable, performant, and aligned with evolving business requirements.
Apply source code control and versioning best practices across all data assets.
Configure and manage security settings at Data Pool and Data Model levels.

Performance Optimisation

Monitor and optimise data load performance and query execution within the Celonis environment.
Identify system bottlenecks and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
Apply best practices for indexing, partitioning, and data structuring to maximise platform performance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner closely with Process Analysts, Data Analysts, and Business Stakeholders to understand and deliver on data requirements.
Translate business requirements into practical, maintainable technical data solutions.
Support the development of dashboards and analyses within Celonis Studio.
Contribute to internal security, data protection, and data access governance initiatives.

Automation & Integration

Integrate Celonis with external systems via APIs and automation tooling.
Contribute to the automation of business processes using Celonis Action Flows.
Support continuous improvement of data engineering workflows and delivery pipelines.

Experience and education

Required

Proven hands-on experience with Celonis, including Data Integration, Data Models, Spark, and PQL.
Strong SQL skills and practical experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
Demonstrated experience working with APIs and data integration techniques, including REST and OData.
Completion of relevant Celonis Academy courses, such as Data Engineer or EMS Developer certification.
Solid understanding of process mining concepts and methodologies.
Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python or Shell.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience working in cross-functional, agile team environments.

Advantageous

Exposure to data governance frameworks and security best practices.
Broad knowledge of Celonis EMS components, including Data Integration, Studio, and Action Flows.
Industry experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations-intensive environments.
Strong ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a high attention to detail.
Effective communicator with proven stakeholder management skills.
Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
Self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.