Data & AI Consultant

Netlight; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor

Delivery coach

International network of 2,000+</name>

Diverse working environment

Competitive salary model

Job summary

Netlight is an international digital consulting firm helping leading companies succeed in the digital landscape. As a Data & AI Consultant, you work hands-on with data challenges and AI initiatives across industries, potentially across the full lifecycle from discovery to productionization.

You will build scalable data platforms and ML solutions, translate business problems into data-driven strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT or similar.
• Fluency in English and Dutch (business level).
• 1–5 years of work experience in data science within agile teams.
• Based in or around Amsterdam, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with complex data and AI challenges across industries.
• Contribute across the full lifecycle of data and AI initiatives from discovery to productionization.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and domain experts to identify opportunities where data and AI create value.
• Advise clients on data and AI strategy, transformation, and roadmap planning.

Skills

English & Dutch fluency

Data & AI experience

Education

Master's in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SQL

Python

Spark

Kafka

Airflow

dbt

Job description

Netlight is an international digital consulting firm, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation. Our service contains the collective intelligence of more than 2000 consultants offering a comprehensive range of digital services, from strategy to technology. Co-creating the future today, since 1999.

Netlight has been awarded several times for profitable growth and management, as a top employer, and for our engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto and London.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A DATA CONSULTANT AT NETLIGHT?

As a Data & AI Consultant at Netlight, you work hands-on with complex, business-critical data and AI challenges across a wide range of industries. You can potentially engage throughout the full lifecycle of data and AI initiatives, from early discovery and architecture decisions to implementation, productionization, and continuous improvement. Depending on the assignment, you may work as an AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Analytics Consultant, Product Owner, Architect, or Technical Lead in a variety of team setups.

It can involve building scalable data platforms, robust data pipelines and integrations, and developing and operationalizing AI/ML solutions. For example, building batch and streaming data pipelines using tools and frameworks such as SQL, Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, or similar, with a strong focus on data quality, reliability, and observability. Or training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models for use cases such as demand supply modeling, optimization, or personalization.

It can also translate business problems into data and AI solutions, advising clients on data and AI strategy and transformation. For example, working closely with product managers, designers, and domain experts to identify opportunities where data and AI can create value, define success metrics, and ensure solutions are aligned with business goals. Or, supporting clients with technical decision-making, architectural trade-offs, and roadmap planning related to data platforms, analytics capabilities, and AI adoption.

As a consultant at Netlight, you are expected to take ownership of your work, contribute actively to team discussions, and continuously develop your technical expertise. You will work in agile, collaborative environments where learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing are central. Beyond client projects, you are encouraged to contribute to Netlight’s internal communities, competence development, and thought leadership within Data & AI.

WHO YOU ARE

• Soon-to-be/recent Graduate (2023/2024/2025/2026) with a relevant Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar
• Full business-level fluency in English and Dutch
• 1-5 years of work experience within the data science field related to IT and software products in agile teams
• Based in or around Amsterdam (or willingness to relocate)

WE OFFER

• Possibility to be part of shaping and growing one of the most successful tech consultancies in the industry in Amsterdam
• Diverse client landscape, incl. some of the most innovative tech companies & exciting projects with lots of room for professional development
• Access to an international network of 2,000+ highly talented individuals
• An experienced mentor and a professional coach to guide you throughout your career
• An international & diverse working environment with a central and modern office space
• Competitive and transparent salary model with equal pay regardless of the assignment, biannual salary reviews, and attractive benefits

COME WORK WITH US

Netlight as a company strives to be a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation. Regardless of who you are, what personality, background, and experience you have, you enrich our culture through your values. Netlight’s purpose is to unleash full potential, realise great careers, and fulfil personal growth.

To achieve this, we have a highly engaged network organisation, where every employee gets a mentor, delivery coach, and personal communities. The key to our continued success is trust and personal responsibility, diverse experiences, challenging opportunities, and development based on personal values. Every Netlighter is an active part of building and shaping this culture, which leads to a clear correlation between personal growth and the growth of Netlight.

READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US?

Kindly note that proficiency in both Dutch and English is required to be considered for this position.

We will get in touch within two weeks if we find that your profile and experiences are a match beyond the qualifications at this time.