Data Academy: Launch Your Career as a Data Specialist

Aureus; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Expense allowances

Company car or mobility budget

Work-life balance

Job summary

Valcon invites graduates to join its Data Academy in the Netherlands, Utrecht, starting 1 November 2026. The program combines four weeks of hands-on training and coaching, followed by a real client project where you apply data skills learned.

You will be mentored by experienced Valcon colleagues and gain exposure to data modeling, data science, migration, and visualization. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a STEM field, are fluent in Dutch and English, and show initiative with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical, data-driven field (WO).
• Strong interest in data and understanding how it connects to business processes.
• Analytical, curious and eager to learn.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Initiative and entrepreneurial mindset are a plus.
• Experience with Python or another high-level programming language is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Work at the intersection of data, technology and business.
• Learn and solve real client challenges with experienced colleagues.
• Build foundational data skills across data modeling, data migration, data visualization and consulting.
• Develop practical, client-focused data capabilities during the program.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Analytical thinking

Curious learner

Team player

Python

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Valcon invites graduates to join its Data Academy in the Netherlands, Utrecht, starting 1 November 2026. The program combines four weeks of hands-on training and coaching, followed by a real client project where you apply data skills learned.

You will be mentored by experienced Valcon colleagues and gain exposure to data modeling, data science, migration, and visualization. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a STEM field, are fluent in Dutch and English, and show initiative with a