Databricks Data Engineer

Deloitte Netherlands; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Netherlands is seeking a Databricks Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, and Spark SQL in Amsterdam. You will implement medallion architecture, Delta Lake, and CI/CD for notebooks, jobs, and pipelines, collaborating with cloud platform engineers to ensure secure, cost-efficient solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a technical Master's degree, 4+ years in data engineering (consulting a plus), and strong English and Dutch language

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark and Spark SQL)
• Deep understanding of Delta Lake and medallion architecture
• Proficiency in SQL and one or more data engineering related programming languages (Python, Scala)
• Relevant Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate/Professional, Spark Developer Associate, Data Analyst Associate)
• Excellent command of English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and operate ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks using PySpark, SparkSQL, and Scala.
• Run migration programmes to Databricks, including legacy ETL processes into scalable data pipelines.
• Build robust data pipelines on Databricks for real time and batch processing.
• Configure and manage Databricks clusters and jobs for cost and performance efficiency.
• Apply CI/CD to automate testing and deployment of notebooks, jobs, and pipelines.
• Drive adoption of Databricks Lakehouse architecture and data engineering practice across our clients.

Job description

You will design, build, and optimize data pipelines in Databricks. You will apply data engineering best practice and use core Databricks features to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions for our clients. At Deloitte.

Job Description

• Develop, optimize, and operate ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks using PySpark, SparkSQL, and Scala;
• Run migration programmes to Databricks, including legacy ETL processes into scalable data pipelines;
• Build robust data pipelines on Databricks for real time and batch processing;
• Configure and manage Databricks clusters and jobs for cost and performance efficiency;
• Apply CI/CD to automate testing and deployment of notebooks, jobs, and pipelines;
• Drive adoption of Databricks Lakehouse architecture and data engineering practice across our clients.

Qualifications

Naturally you are keen to discover and learn new things each day and you are confident and rely on your self-worth. But most importantly, be the true you. The one and only you. With your personal strengths, view of the world and unique personality. You need the following qualifications for the position of Databricks Data Engineer:

• A technical Master's degree, preferably in Data Science, Big Data, Econometrics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field;
• At least 4 years of work experience in data engineering; consulting experience is a plus;
• Strong hands‑on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark and Spark SQL);
• Deep understanding of Delta Lake and medallion architecture;
• Proficiency in SQL and one or more data engineering related programming languages (Python, Scala, etc);
• Relevant Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate/Professional, Spark Developer Associate, Data Analyst Associate);
• Excellent command of English and Dutch.

Additional Information

As a Databricks Data Engineer, you will be a trusted adviser to our clients, designing and building reliable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks. You will apply the medallion architecture and Delta Lake best practice, optimize clusters for performance and cost, and embed data quality to deliver reliable data products. You will work closely with cloud platform engineers to ensure data solutions are secure, scalable, and easy to operate.