Ready to own the data stack and lead the transition to a future-proof in-house data team?
We’re hiring a
hands-on Data Lead
who combines technical depth with leadership, communication skills, and the ability to shape both systems and team culture. You’ll play a central role in turning data into a strategic asset.
About the company
Our client is building a compact, high-impact data team to reduce reliance on external consultants. The company has a clear growth strategy and data plays a crucial role in improving internal operations, platform performance, and strategic decision-making.
As Data Lead, you’ll coordinate two engineers, own the architecture and pipelines, and become the go-to expert for stakeholders across the business. This is a great opportunity to
build
,
lead
, and
influence
at the same time.
What you'll do
Coordinate a small data team (currently 2 external engineers)
Maintain and improve the data architecture (Azure-based)
Handle complex technical requests (queries, integrations, performance tuning)
Develop reporting in Power BI
Act as the key stakeholder liaison — bring visibility and clarity
Champion innovation (data quality monitoring, forecasting, tooling upgrades)
Contribute to the cultural and structural maturity of the internal data team
What you bring
5–8 years of experience in data (engineering, BI, architecture)
Experience in a lead or coordinating role
Strong technical foundation and stakeholder management
You combine strategic vision with hands-on execution
Fluent in English
Living in the Netherlands and available in
Utrecht
2 days/week
Valid EU work permit required —
no sponsorship
What you get
Salary up to €105.000/year
(based on 40h, incl. 13th month \& holiday pay)
Hybrid working (2 on-site / 3 remote)
Strong pension plan
Contract: 32–40 hours/week
Freedom to shape architecture, tools, and ways of working
High visibility role with real ownership
Interested? apply via the button.
Keywords
Data Lead, Tech Lead, Data Engineering, SQL, Azure, Power BI, ETL Pipelines, Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Hybrid, Utrecht, Platform Company, €85.000 – €105.000