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Are you a systems thinker with a passion for simplifying complexity? Do you thrive when streamlining data flows, integrating platforms, and helping organizations grow through better use of data? If so, you might be the ideal fit for this role! What can you expect? Preferred by Nature is looking for a Data Systems Engineer to lead the transformation of our Salesforce and data architecture. This role will focus on streamlining our current systems, improving data integrity, and enabling better integration between platforms such as Salesforce, Financial Force, SharePoint, and Excel-based tools. You will help shape a more efficient, user-friendly, and scalable data environment that supports decision-making across the organization. You will play a key role in redesigning our data structure, aligning our digital systems, and ensuring data governance standards are in place. Working closely with technical and non-technical colleagues across teams, you will guide the transition to a cleaner, future-ready architecture while ensuring tools and processes are clearly documented, accessible, and easy to adopt across departments. Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work. Redesign and implement a scalable Salesforce architecture that addresses current inefficiencies and future needs. Integrate Salesforce with Financial Force, SharePoint, and Excel tools to ensure smooth data flow and usability. Establish and roll out clear data governance standards, including documentation and naming protocols. Set up monitoring tools to ensure data quality, consistency, and system performance across platforms. Collaborate with teams to understand their data needs and deliver user-friendly, impactful solutions. Lead staff training and create accessible documentation to support system adoption and automation improvements Your first year with us: Within three months, you will: Build a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s data ecosystem, tools, and stakeholders, with a focus on the centralized data platform vision. Assess the current Salesforce structure and related data flows, identifying opportunities for improved integration and alignment with BI and analytics needs. Draft an initial roadmap for implementing and maintaining the centralized data platform, including data lake and/or data warehouse components, and align it with internal priorities. Within six months, you will: Start implementing redesigned data structures and integrations, specifically focusing on building and maintaining scalable, automated data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes integrating multiple sources like Salesforce, Excel, Dataverse, SharePoint, and Power BI Dataflows. Begin rolling out initial data governance standards for naming conventions, version control, and data stewardship. Introduce early monitoring and validation tools to help track system health and data integrity, and conduct initial diagnostics to identify and resolve pipeline, model, and transformation issues. Within twelve months, you will: Progress the rollout of updated architecture and integration processes, including implementing a master data structure to ensure consistent referencing of key entities across systems. Document key workflows, governance protocols, and system blueprints, creating and maintaining clear, structured documentation of data models, business rules, and workflows. Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving cross-platform data use and scalability, and optimize databases and storage systems for performance, maintainability, and cost-efficiency. Important that you: Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. Have hands-on experience redesigning Salesforce (or similar CRM platforms) and integrating systems, including knowledge of Salesforce data structures and integration points. Are experienced in data architecture, systems integration, and simplifying complex structures, with proven experience designing and managing scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Are practical, independent, and highly collaborative in your work style. Have strong skills in planning, documentation, and managing system transitions, including experience with version control systems and release management practices. Are proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint. Have working knowledge of English. Would also be great, but not necessary, if you: Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or SharePoint. Passion for working in a mission-driven organization focused on people, nature and climate. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! What Sets Us Apart: Global work culture Remote and flexible work environment (work from home) An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development Potential future international travel opportunities A friendly, diverse and supportive team environment Start with 20 days annual vacation leave How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (optional) (in English), including salary expectations by 04th July 2025 through our website. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Show more Show less
