Lead Data Engineer - Information Management

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

So, i f you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn ' t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role - or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business .

About us:

Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO 2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tons of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning - our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what's next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core - for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Lead Data Engineer

The Lead Data Engineer plays a key role in shaping the future of data management at Stegra by overseeing, updating, and streamlining digital systems. With a strong focus on the Asset Information Management (AIM) system, this role ensures it becomes the trusted single source of truth for all plant asset information. The position involves leading efforts to maintain data accuracy, designing automated workflows for seamless data extraction, and integrating advanced digital systems to empower complex operations and maintenance processes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and maintain the AIM system as the single source of truth for plant asset data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and streamlined change management processes.

Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to gather, validate, and incorporate updates, while mentoring junior data engineers and enhancing team collaboration.

Lead ETL process implementation, develop automation scripts, and support advanced software tools for seamless data workflows and efficient asset management.

Perform regular audits, ensure compliance with industry standards and policies, and establish strong data governance principles.

Create dashboards, predictive models, and analytics tools to provide actionable insights into asset data trends, quality, and usage.

Use advanced data analysis to identify opportunities for operational enhancements and recommend impactful process improvements.

Qualifications:

A degree in Computer Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field.

4-5 years of hands-on experience with asset information management systems, ideally AVEVA AIM, and strong knowledge of industry standards.

Proven experience with AI applications in data engineering, including machine learning models and natural language processing (NLP).

Skilled in programming languages like Python, R, or Java, with expertise in ETL tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Informatica) and workflow automation techniques.

Proficient in creating impactful visuals using Power BI, Tableau, and handling relational/non-relational databases (SQL and NoSQL).

Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and a passion for leveraging data to drive creative, impactful results.

Location: Boden, Sweden

What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that Stegra's growth and success is dependent on our people and we can't wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.