Data Engineer

Tract; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Learning budget

Laptop & home-office equipment

Commuting allowance

Office near Sloterdijk

3 days in-office minimum

Job summary

TRACT, Amsterdam, Netherlands, is hiring a Data Engineer to shape the architecture and build scalable data pipelines and APIs for our insights platform.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business needs into backend solutions, and mentor colleagues while embracing agile methods.

Join a diverse team of about 40, with hybrid work and a strong learning culture, to advance sustainable food and agriculture through data.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data engineering, with pipelines, APIs and backend systems.
• Experience with Google Cloud data pipelines and Terraform; streaming data is a plus.
• Strong Python skills; stack includes FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Airflow and BigQuery.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or equivalent; Master's a plus.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities; agile mindset.
• Committed to continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Shape architecture, design and implementation of our insights platform.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and APIs.
• Translate business requirements into efficient backend solutions and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity.
• Mentor teammates and advocate best practices.

Job description

Data Engineer

TRACT BV—Amsterdam, Netherlands

At TRACT, we are building a more sustainable and resilient food and agriculture industry. Our mission? To remove the burden of data management and resolve the debate onmethodologyso companies can drive impact. With our SaaS platform, we empower organizations to focus their resources on making a real impact while driving positive change in the industry.

About the Team

We are a diverse and passionate team of about 40, committed to creating a sustainable impact and technological innovation. We believe in the power of collaboration and leverage our collective expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change. Our cultural heartbeat & business decisions are shaped by our core values: ‘Accept the challenge’, ‘Commit to learn’, ‘Authentic & accountable’, ‘Make momentum’, & ‘Simplify & ship.’ These ensure that every team member can thrive and make a difference.

About the Job

As a Data Engineer at TRACT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, design, and implementation of our insights platform. Leveraging your expertise in Data development, you will lead the technical design and implementation of scalable and reliable data pipelines and APIs. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate business requirements into efficient and maintainable backend solutions, optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of agriculture and food sustainability.

About You

• You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  Master's degree is a plus.
• You have 4+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on developing data pipelines, APIs, and backend systems.
• You have experience with Google Cloud data pipeline services and Terraform. Experience with streaming data tools is considered a plus.
• You have strong proficiency in Python and experience with a similar tech stack to ours: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Airflow and BigQuery.
• You have a deep understanding of design principles and architectural patterns.
• You're an effective communicator and mentor, able to lead and collaborate within teams.
• You're familiar with agile development approaches.
• Continuous learning and personal development is something you're passionate about.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work on a fast-growing platform that enables our customers to create a positive impact in Ag & Food sustainability
• Full ownership and autonomy in your work, with encouragement for development beyond your area of expertise
• Close collaboration in a team of +- 40 highly diverse, motivated, and talented colleagues
• Competitive compensation package
• Employee participation plan (SARs)
• Company pension
• 25 paid holidays + 2 diversity days + public holidays
• Swapping 3 Dutch public holidays for other recognized festive days
• Hybrid working: 3 days minimum in-office to foster company culture and high impact collaboration
• Commuting allowance: 0.25 cents per km (tax-free), capped at 20 km single commute
• Remote working: 2 weeks per year
• Laptop & home-office equipment
• Learning and development budget
• Above statutory leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & other life events
• Frequent lunch & learns, including sharing our many different food cultures
• Office located within walking distance from Sloterdijk Station in Amsterdam

Are you interested to ‘Accept the challenge’? Join us at TRACT to make a positive impact!