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.