IT-idiots® - Senior Data Engineer

Data Scientist is needed in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Client: IT-idiots®

Location: Eindhoven, NB, nl

Contract: Internship

Job Description

As a Data Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, information analysts, and BI specialists. The team is still under construction but is steadily working on a solid data foundation that contributes to improving services both internally and externally.

In the short term, you will be involved in a use-case focused on setting up and configuring a Dataspace. This initiative aligns with the European data strategy and focuses on securely, robustly, and scalably organizing efficient data exchange between various domains. Within this use-case, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the design and necessary components to connect a Microsoft Fabric environment to European Dataspaces, utilizing open-source software from Eclipse and Simpl.
• Setting up, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Fabric workloads (such as Fabric Datapipelines, Synapse, Spark, Data Engineering, Real-Time Analytics, and Power BI).
• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, with a focus on quality, repeatability, and speed.
• Assisting in incident and problem management, including performance tuning and proactive monitoring.

In the long term, you will fully participate in the data team responsible for the further development of the data platform.

You will collaborate within a central data team comprising a platform architect, data engineers, information analysts, and BI specialists. For the Dataspace use-case, you will also work with external chain partners, such as educational and knowledge institutions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
• A pioneering mindset and affinity for innovative concepts.
• The ability to translate abstract ideas into concrete actions and execute them independently.
• Knowledge of Databricks, Synapse, and Data Factory is a strong plus.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and the associated mindset.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
• Knowledge of data modeling (star schema/Kimball).
• Experience with the integration of various components, including those outside the Azure stack (such as APIs, SQL, and security).
• Experience with Dataspaces (e.g., Eclipse connector or Simpl) is a plus.
• You are a team player who enjoys collaborating, sharing knowledge, and actively seeking connections with colleagues.

Additional Information

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a modern data platform within an evolving organization. You will work in an informal atmosphere, with room for initiative and a good work-life balance. Together with your team, you will make an impact on the digital future of the organization.

Interested? Apply now!