Data & Platform Engineer

DVJ Insights; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 paid vacation days

Birthday off

Three weeks abroad per year

Travel allowance

Pension

Home-office flexibility

Job summary

DVJ Insights is hiring a Data Platform & AI Engineer to strengthen data, technology and analytics capabilities. You will work at the intersection of data engineering, platform operations, automation and AI-enabled analytics to maintain and scale DVJ's data ecosystem.

You will focus on data pipelines, Spenderlog platform support, data quality and AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with consultants, researchers and partners to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data engineering, including Python, SQL, data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or a strong willingness to become an expert in Fabric.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in data quality, automation and platform reliability.
• The ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of operational and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize data pipelines, data models and platform integrations within Microsoft Fabric and related technologies.
• Operate, support and continuously improve Spenderlog, one of DVJ's key strategic data platforms
• Monitor data quality and platform performance, investigate issues and coordinate solutions with internal and external stakeholders
• Support and improve existing machine learning and AI-enabled solutions that contribute to automation and insight generation
• Contribute ideas and technical input to platform improvements, automation opportunities and future AI applications
• Work closely with consultants, researchers, data specialists and technology partners to translate business needs into practical technical solutions
• Help strengthen documentation, knowledge sharing and operational continuity so that our solutions remain scalable and maintainable over time

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud-based data platforms

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Automation

Operational reliability

Ownership

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Azure-based data solutions

Job description

DATA & PLATFORM ENGINEER AT DVJ INSIGHTS

Who are we?

DVJ Insights is an ambitious, innovative and fast-growing marketing research agency located in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway the UK, Germany, and Spain with the ambition to be the best global agency for brand growth. We add value by helping our clients to better understand consumer behaviour, improve their brand positioning, realise more successful product introductions, and increase the effectiveness of their media campaigns. At DVJ Insights, over 100 passionate colleagues work at 7 different locations and for (global) clients like Philips, Samsung, Bol., Cloetta, Domino’s, Lidl, Rabobank, Paramount, Unilever.

We are an informal, dynamic, and passionate team, always aiming to deliver quality and value. We believe that everyone at DVJ contributes to our growth, which is why we think it is extremely important to invest in the personal development of our employees. Next to our work, we like to celebrate our achievements and have fun together by regularly organising team activities such as dinners, pub quizzes, and parties to make sure everyone feels included and appreciated.

What will you do as a Data Platform & AI Engineer?

As part of The LAB, you play an important role in strengthening DVJ's data, technology and analytics capabilities. You work at the intersection of data engineering, platform operations, automation and AI-enabled analytics, helping us maintain, improve and scale the solutions that support our consultants, researchers and clients.

A large part of your role will focus on maintaining and improving DVJ's data ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, data pipelines and Spenderlog – our proprietary consumer analytics platform. You help ensure that these platforms remain reliable, scalable and future-proof while reducing operational dependencies and increasing continuity.

At the same time, you contribute to the maintenance and further development of AI-enabled solutions that help automate processes, improve data quality and generate smarter insights.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop, maintain and optimize data pipelines, data models and platform integrations within Microsoft Fabric and related technologies
• Operate, support and continuously improve Spenderlog, one of DVJ's key strategic data platforms
• Monitor data quality and platform performance, investigate issues and coordinate solutions with internal and external stakeholders
• Support and improve existing machine learning and AI-enabled solutions that contribute to automation and insight generation
• Contribute ideas and technical input to platform improvements, automation opportunities and future AI applications
• Work closely with consultants, researchers, data specialists and technology partners to translate business needs into practical technical solutions
• Help strengthen documentation, knowledge sharing and operational continuity so that our solutions remain scalable and maintainable over time

You enjoy solving data and technology challenges, take ownership of the systems you support and are motivated by creating a reliable foundation that enables others to do their best work.

What do we offer?

A fun, versatile and challenging job at an innovative, successful market research agency, with offices in the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain and Germany. An international organisation where you can play a significant part in the success of the business, with a role where you get the chance to learn and develop your career. All in an open culture and pleasant work environment:

• An innovative and dynamic work environment, including weekly inspiration and knowledge sessions for the entire company
• Working with the best people in the field in a passionate team with professionals
• Working for amazing national and international brands and clients
• A competitive salary and employment conditions (27 paid vacation days, a powder day and your birthday off, the opportunity to work from abroad for three weeks per year, travel allowance and pension)
• The job position is in Utrecht, but there is flexibility to partly work from home as well
• We aim to encourage and support everyone to prioritise their well-being and physical activity, so you receive a monthly allowance that covers part of your costs.

What do you bring?

You enjoy working at the intersection of data, technology and analytics. You are curious about how data platforms, automation and AI can help people work smarter and create better insights. You combine technical skills with a practical mindset and enjoy improving existing solutions while helping build new ones.

You bring:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in data engineering, including Python, SQL, data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or a strong willingness to become an expert in Fabric
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in data quality, automation and platform reliability
• The ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of operational and technical challenges

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Machine learning or AI-enabled analytics
• Power BI
• Consumer or behavioural data
• MLOps or AI deployment
• Azure-based data solutions