Data Engineer
If you’re a Databricks Data Engineer who enjoys building platforms that actually run in production and not just designing them; this is where it gets interesting.
Work hands-on with modern data platforms, solve real-world challenges, and build scalable Databricks solutions that make a real impact.
💡 Why Join Us?
Databricks is at the core of modern data engineering and so are we.
You’re a builder at heart. You enjoy turning data platforms into something that actually works in production and continuously improving what’s already there.
As a Databricks Data Engineer you work hands-on with modern data platforms, helping clients design, build, and scale Databricks solutions that support real business use cases. You understand what it takes to run data platforms in production; thinking about structure, scalability, and reliability from the start, not as an afterthought.
You’re comfortable working in existing environments. Not every client starts with a clean slate, and you know how to step into existing platforms, ask the right questions, and bring clarity and structure where it’s needed.
🚀 What You’ll Be Doing
As a Databricks Data Engineer, you will:
- Design and build scalable data platforms using Databricks
- Develop data pipelines using Spark (PySpark / Scala)
- Apply the Databricks ecosystem in a way that actually works in production
- Work with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS or GCP
- You write code that holds up in production (Python, SQL)
- Collaborate directly with clients on high-impact projects
👨 💻 Who You Are
- Around 5 years of experience as a Data engineer
- Hands-on experience with the Databricks ecosystem (Delta Lake, PySpark, SQL, etc)
- Good coding skills that holds up in production (Python, SQL)
- Experience with cloud
- Familiarity with data modelling and ETL/ELT concepts
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English
Nice to have:
- Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate, Professional etc.)
- Databricks Champion status
- Strong Spark background
🎁 What We Offer
Good salary
Real Databricks engineering work
- Work on modern data platforms built on Databricks
- No legacy-only environments. Focus on scalable Lakehouse architectures
A strong Databricks community
- Collaborate with like-minded engineers who specialize in Databricks
- Regular knowledge sharing, meetups, and internal guilds
Growth within the Databricks ecosystem
- Support for Databricks certifications (Associate & Professional)
Ownership & long-term impact
- Work closely with clients over a longer period
- Build, improve, and scale platforms you actually see running in production
Flexibility that works in practice
- Hybrid setup: client, office, and home
📩 Ready to Take the Next Step? We’d love to meet you!
📧 Contact Samantha Goncalves – sgoncalves@xccelerated.io
📞 Call us at: +31613889770
📋 Application Process
- First interview with one of our recruitment consultants
- Technical assessment and presentation with one of our Tech Leads (remote)
We aim to complete the process within 1–3 weeks, depending on your availability. Looking forward to hearing from you!