Data Engineer (Azure)

Oakwell Hampton Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A data consultancy in Amsterdam seeks a Dutch-speaking freelance Data Engineer / Analytics Consultant for a 6–12 month B2B contract. In this role, you'll build and maintain data solutions, design Azure-based platforms, and develop robust ETL pipelines. Ideal candidates are proactive team players with strong skills in data analytics and cloud technologies. Hybrid working is possible depending on clients. Competitive compensation and opportunities for learning await.

Qualifications

• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark or Hadoop is a plus.
• Familiarity with Azure-related data platforms is needed.
• Client-facing experience is preferred.
• Proactive, curious, and always keen to learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data solutions using SQL and Python.
• Design Azure-based data platforms for clients.
• Develop ETL pipelines for data transformation and integration.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver business value.
• Developing robust ETL pipelines to transform and integrate data at scale.
• Collaborating with consultants and client stakeholders to deliver real business value.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

Data analytics

Cloud technologies

Communication

Proactive learner

Tools

SQL

Python

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Data Lake

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Dutch-speaking freelance Data Engineer / Analytics Consultant to support a growing consultancy delivering high-impact data projects for clients in and around Amsterdam.

About the Role

You’ll work on modern cloud data platforms, helping clients turn complex data into scalable, business-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining data solutions using SQL, Python, or other relevant scripting languages
• Designing and developing Azure-based data platforms, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse
• Working with Azure data storage solutions such as Blob Storage and Data Lake
• Applying data modelling best practices to support analytics and reporting
• Developing robust ETL pipelines to transform and integrate data at scale
• Collaborating with consultants and client stakeholders to deliver real business value

Qualifications

Nice to have

• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark or Hadoop
• Previous consultancy or client-facing experience

Required Skills

• A Dutch-speaking freelancer comfortable working in client environments
• Passionate about data & analytics and modern cloud technologies
• A strong team player with clear communication skills
• Proactive, curious, and always keen to learn and share knowledge

Preferred Skills

• Databricks
• Python
• SQL

Pay range and compensation package

6–12 month B2B contract

Amsterdam-based (hybrid working possible depending on client)