Celonis Data Engineer

Freelance Celonis Data Engineer

• Location: 100% remote (optional travel days to client sites in Germany)
• Start: October 2026
• Duration: 2 months, with an extension planned into 2027
• Workload: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Contract: Freelance

About the project

We're supporting a client with Celonis implementation. We're looking for an experienced freelance Celonis Data Engineer to join the project team. You'll build object-centric data models, turn process insights into automated actions, and work closely with business stakeholders to deliver measurable value.

Your responsibilities

• Design and build object-centric data models in Celonis, including object types, events, relationships and the SQL transformations behind them.
• Integrate and model data from source systems, ideally SAP ECC or S/4HANA, including data jobs, delta loads and data quality checks.
• Develop and implement automations with the Celonis Orchestration Engine and Action Flows.
• Build KPIs, Knowledge Models and analyses using PQL and Celonis Studio.
• Work with business stakeholders to define, prioritise and deliver process mining use cases.
• Where needed, coordinate implementation workstreams and support other team members.

Required skills

• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in Celonis implementation projects.
• Proven experience with object‑centric data modelling in Celonis.
• Hands‑on experience with the Orchestration Engine and Action Flows.
• Strong SQL and PQL skills.
• Experience integrating ERP data into Celonis.
• Fluent German(ideal scenario) and English.

Nice to have

• Python (e.g. PyCelonis) and machine learning knowledge.
• Experience leading implementation teams or workstreams.
• Experience defining use cases directly with customers.
• Celonis certifications (e.g. Data Engineer, Solution Engineer).
• Background in automotive or manufacturing processes.

What's on offer

• Competitive day rate depending on seniority.
• Fully remote setup, with travel expenses reimbursed for optional client visits.
• Long‑term prospects, with an extension planned into 2027.