Freelance Celonis Data Engineer

Freelance Celonis Data Engineer Location: 100% remote (optional travel days to client sites in Germany) Start: October 2026 Workload: Full-time, 40 hours/week Contract: Freelance About the projectWe'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 responsibilitiesDesign 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 skillsAt 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 havePython (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 offerCompetitive 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.