Company DescriptionSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.Job DescriptionJoin us as IT Integration Engineer and help build, automate, and secure the data pipelines that power Nuage—Sika’s global custom-built R&D data platform!In this role you will be part of a fast-growing Global R&D Digitalization team, transforming how our global R&D function develops and working on wide range of topics - from using traditional data science techniques to optimising operational efficiency along with state-of-the-art AI solutions to identify novel construction materials.This role is designed for remote working with occassional trips to Welwyn Garden City.Your main tasks will be:Automate and streamline secure data transfer between cloud and on-prem systemsEnhance laboratory testing programs to import/export data in a computer literate formatDesign and implement Python-based data ingestion pipelines to support scalable and efficient data processingDevelop and maintain Python SDKs to enable seamless connectivity between databases and Databricks environmentsQualificationsHigher education or proven track record of relevant working experience2+ years of working experience with production software in the role of Software Engineer, Software Architect, Data Engineer, Data Scientist or similarExcellent knowledge of PythonExperience with REST or GraphQL APIsExperience with a Data Intelligence platform such as DatabricksExperience with ITIL and agile project managementExperience with Microsoft AzureEffective verbal and written communication skillsExcellent capacity to prioritise workPreferredJira/Confluence experienceExperience with integrating laboratory testing equipment with LIMSAdditional InformationBenefits:Competitive salaryHoliday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidaysA company pension contribution of up to 10%Private healthcare for you, with option to add familyGroup life cover at 6x your annual salaryGroup Income Protection (PHI)