Data Engineer

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join Stora Enso's Forest Data Services, Precision Forestry team in Wood & Energy Business Area.

 In Forest Data Services function, we work with internal and external data to provide valuable information for business decision-making.

In this scope, the Precision Forestry Service team specializes in spatial and other forestry data analysis, processing and distribution.  

Our Precision Forestry team consists of team located in Finland and central Europe.  You will be located in Ostrava, Czechia.

A career for a better climate. Every day. 

In your role, you will build and maintain data & AI pipelines to process data for various use cases in the scope of Precision Forestry Service. 

Good collaboration skills are important as you work closely with other team members including an AI Technical Lead and another Data Engineer. 

You will also participate in refinement of business requests as per need.  

The responsibilities of a Data Engineer include:  

• Service Delivery: Ensure existing data & AI pipelines run reliably in production by monitoring executions, troubleshooting failures, fixing data quality or integration issues, and implementing small enhancements and optimizations when needed. 

• Development: Create new data pipelines and processing solutions as per data service requirements. 

• Collaboration: work together with team members & business stakeholders to improve data pipelines enabling our data services whilst ensuring data reliability and swift execution times. 

• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate willingness to continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies and best practices relevant to the service environment. 

To succeed in this role, you need the following skills and qualities:  

• Experience in working with Python and SQL 

• Knowledge and experience from Azure Data Stack, Databricks, Snowflake and dbt are appreciated 

• Basic DevOps skills 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• Curiosity and strong willingness to learn new skills and technologies 

• Fluency in English (fluency in other relevant languages is considered as an advantage)

• Knowledge of the forestry sector is considered as an advantage 

What do we offer?  

By joining our team, you become part of our diverse work culture, which supports you in discovering new perspectives and professional development. 

You have the opportunity to contribute to a renewable and responsible future, as we believe that everything made from fossil raw materials today can be made from wood tomorrow. 

Our top priority is that everyone goes home healthy every day. Therefore, we support your physical and mental well-being. 

Role specific opportunities:

• modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model, 2-3 days/week in the office

• 5 weeks of vacation per year

• lunch cards 160 CZK

• commuting allowance

• cafeteria

• pension insurance

• annual bonus

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool by 3 September 2026.

Due to the English-speaking hiring manager, please send your CV in English. Thank you.

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a (video) interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Lucie Staňková, lucie.stankova@storaenso.com.

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!  

Stora Enso is a global supplier of renewable products in the packaging, biomaterials, and wood product industries as part of the bioeconomy. Additionally, Stora Enso is one of the world's largest private forest owners. We believe that everything made from non-renewable materials today can be made from wood tomorrow. Stora Enso employs approximately 19,000 people.  

We believe that diversity strengthens our competitiveness and promotes better decision-making. Teams composed of different people give us the opportunity to explore different perspectives and challenge our mindset. We actively work to increase diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to non-discrimination practices.  

Watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OxAbAKm5ls