Data Engineer (English speaking)

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands (candidates must reside in the Netherlands) Hours: 32–40 per week

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Payroll (no self-employed contractors)

Role overview We’re seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join an international team delivering cloud-based solutions for responsible investment and trading platforms. You’ll architect, build and optimize end-to-end data pipelines that power analytics, research and front-office decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable data workflows and system designs
• Configure and maintain Azure DevOps repositories for version control and CI/CD
• Manage Databricks workspaces, dependencies and connections
• Develop, document and test PySpark/.NET data pipelines adhering to best practices
• Collaborate with analytics, BI and business teams to refine data models
• Validate and challenge pipeline and application designs for performance and reliability
• Support system, integration and end-user testing, as well as smooth deployments
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers within an agile, multidisciplinary squad

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in data modeling, querying and pipeline development
• Expert in Python (PySpark) and strong familiarity with object-oriented programming (.NET)
• Proven experience with Databricks and Azure Data Platform
• Comfortable working with complex financial or trading datasets
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and version-control workflows
• Highly developed communication skills in English
• Self-motivated, well-organized team player
• Payroll (no self-employed contractors)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience setting up and maintaining SQL databases
• Web development background (JavaScript, TypeScript, frameworks)
• Prior work in Agile/Scrum environments
• Coaching or mentoring experience with junior developers

Why you’ll love this role You’ll work in a high-performing, T-shaped agile team that owns delivery from design through production. You’ll bridge business and technology, directly influencing investment strategies and impact. A competitive rate will be offered based on your expertise.

Apply now with your CV !