Senior Data Engineer – Utrecht (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite)
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing team in Utrecht. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, startup-minded environment where you will design, build, and scale modern data solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain microservices and scalable data infrastructure .
- Work with a range of technologies to deliver reliable data platforms.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance (no formal line management required).
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to best practices.
Requirements
Kubernetes experience (essential).Apache Spark expertise (essential).Proficiency in Python as a primary programming language.Experience with Databricks , MongoDB , and the AWS stack (AWS is less critical but beneficial).Previous experience in startups / scale-ups is an advantage.Strong communication and mentoring skills.What we offer
1-year contract with the possibility of extension to an indefinite contract.Hybrid working model : 2–3 days per week in our Utrecht office.Opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team in a high-growth environment.Exposure to the latest tools and technologies in cloud-native data engineering.If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to contribute to building scalable data platforms, we would like to hear from you.