it-idiots

Data Engineer (English speaking)

it-idiots

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsContractPosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (candidates must reside in the Netherlands) Hours: 32–40 per week Start: In consultation Contract: 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 Py. Spark/.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 (Py.

Spark) 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 !