Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian, a specialist consultancy firm in Utrecht, seeks an experienced Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data solutions. The role requires expertise in modern data technologies and collaboration with stakeholders to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.

Applicants should have relevant technical skills, a strong problem-solving mindset, and fluency in Dutch. The organization emphasizes professional development and diversity, aiming to connect top talent with innovative opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern data technologies such as Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, SQL, DBT, Airflow, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Docker.
• Ability to design scalable systems and evaluate architectural trade-offs effectively.
• Strong capability to troubleshoot complex data challenges and provide sustainable solutions.
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions with a long-term perspective.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies and continuously improve skills.
• Fluent Dutch is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data architectures such as data lakehouses and warehouses.
• Create robust ETL/ELT pipelines to support data integration and transformation needs.
• Build both batch and real-time (streaming) data processing systems.
• Develop and manage integrations between distributed systems and data sources.
• Apply best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and performance of data solutions.
• Utilise CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code to enhance delivery efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve data engineering practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and improve existing implementations for scalability and maintainability.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

Python

SQL

DBT

Airflow

Terraform

Kubernetes

Kafka

Docker

Education

HBO

Job description

A specialist consultancy firm focused on Data and Cloud solutions, working with enterprise-level organisations across multiple industries. The company partners with technically strong engineers to solve complex data challenges and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Known for its professional and collaborative culture, the organisation emphasises technical excellence, ownership, and long-term thinking over short-term fixes.

Role: Data Engineer

An experienced Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise robust data solutions. This role involves working on scalable data platforms and pipelines, ensuring high-quality engineering standards, and contributing to long-term, sustainable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and Build Data Platforms: Develop and maintain scalable data architectures such as data lakehouses and warehouses.
• Develop Data Pipelines: Create robust ETL/ELT pipelines to support data integration and transformation needs.
• Implement Scalable Solutions: Build both batch and real-time (streaming) data processing systems.
• System Integration: Develop and manage integrations between distributed systems and data sources.
• Ensure Data Quality and Reliability: Apply best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and performance of data solutions.
• Adopt Modern Engineering Practices: Utilise CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code to enhance delivery efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate and Influence Design Decisions: Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve data engineering practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and improve existing implementations for scalability and maintainability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Technical Expertise: Experience with modern data technologies such as Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, SQL, DBT, Airflow, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Docker.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to design scalable systems and evaluate architectural trade-offs effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capability to troubleshoot complex data challenges and provide sustainable solutions.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions with a long-term perspective.
• Adaptability and Learning: Willingness to learn new tools and technologies and continuously improve skills.
• Educational Background: HBO.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent Dutch is essential.

About Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.

Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

Location

Data Engineer in Utrecht, Netherlands.