Databricks Data Engineer - Cross skilling program

Xebia Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car or mobility budget

Laptop after first year

Phone selection

Unlimited book budget

Educational budget 2.5K yearly

Sandbox environments in GCP, AWS, and

Job summary

Xebia Databricks Division (XDD) within Xebia Group is seeking data engineers who want to deepen their Databricks expertise and build scalable data platforms in a client-focused environment. You will work with top data professionals in Europe, contributing to robust production systems and cloud-based data solutions.

The program starts in February 2027 and requires professional-level Dutch proficiency. Based in the Netherlands, you will begin as a data engineer and evolve into consultant roles,

Qualifications

• This cross-skilling program is designed for professionals with experience in data, software engineering, or related technical fields who want to develop their skills and grow into stronger Databricks data engineers.
• We are looking for engineers with at least one year of experience who are curious, proactive, and motivated to grow their expertise in data engineering and Databricks.
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, cloud platforms, or modern data technologies is a strong advantage.
• The program starts in February 2027!
• Please note: This role is open to candidates based in the Netherlands. Professional-level Dutch proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data-intensive systems on Databricks.
• Design, deploy, and manage data pipelines and platforms at scale.
• Focus on security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability of production systems.
• Deepen understanding of modern data engineering, Databricks, and cloud technologies in the first month.
• Transition to consultant work with clients from the second month onward.
• Collaborate with a team committed to growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Data engineering

Software engineering

Cloud platforms

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Does This Sound Like You?

You are an engineer with a pragmatic mindset and a strong sense of ownership. You understand the responsibility that comes with building and running production systems, and you enjoy turning complex technical challenges into robust, reliable solutions.

You have experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field, and you're ready to take the next step in your career by deepening your expertise in data engineering and Databricks. You feel comfortable switching between scripting and structured programming in typed languages, understand the importance of cloud infrastructure and automation, and are eager to learn, experiment, and build scalable data platforms alongside experienced engineers.

You care about how systems work, not just getting them live. You want to build solutions that stand the test of time, continuously improve them, and make a meaningful impact for our clients.

Howyouwillhelptocreatevalueat Xebia Databricks Division (XDD)

XDD is one of Xebia's divisions, renowned for its expertise in building strong Data and AI solutions on Databricks that deliver value to our clients. In the past, our team has predicted daily bread demand for millions of loaves, built advanced energy-saving algorithms at a national scale, and built data platforms supporting millions of customers.

You’ll work with the sharpest data professionals in Europe, people who are not only technically brilliant but also generous with their knowledge. We enjoy the benefits of being part of a large organization while maintaining the energetic atmosphere of a scale-up. Our commitment to our community is strong; we are deeply rooted in the local landscape, sponsoring and organizing conferences, meetups, and giving back to the open-source community through our initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a data engineer, you'll build and maintain the foundations of data-intensive systems on Databricks. You'll help organizations store, transform, and process data at scale by developing the infrastructure and pipelines that power their data platforms and enable better decision-making.

Your work will cover the full lifecycle of data engineering: from designing and implementing data pipelines to deploying, monitoring, maintaining, and improving production systems. You'll focus on security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring that the solutions you build continue to deliver value long after go-live.

During your first month, you'll focus on essential technical foundations and deepen your understanding of modern data engineering, Databricks, and cloud technologies. From your second month onward, you'll start working as a consultant with our clients, applying what you have learned in real-world environments.

During your first year, you'll work on a long-term client engagement, build domain knowledge, gain hands‑on experience, and take ownership of production systems. This is not about moving quickly from one project to another; it's about building a strong foundation, learning from experienced colleagues, and delivering sustainable results.

As your skills develop, you'll have opportunities to work with different technologies, environments, and levels of complexity, supported by a team committed to your growth.

What are we looking for

This cross-skilling program is designed for professionals with experience in data, software engineering, or related technical fields who want to develop their skills and grow into stronger Databricks data engineers.

We are looking for engineers with at least one year of experience who are curious, proactive, and motivated to grow their expertise in data engineering and Databricks. You bring professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field. You have a solid technical foundation, are comfortable with coding and scripting, and understand the importance of building secure, reliable, and maintainable systems.

You don't need to know everything about Databricks from day one. What matters is that you're eager to learn, take ownership, and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Experience with Databricks, Spark, cloud platforms, or modern data technologies is a strong advantage.

The program starts in February 2027!

Just as importantly, we want colleagues who contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture where people feel welcome, supported, and encouraged to share their ideas.

Please note: This role is open to candidates based in the Netherlands. Professional-level Dutch proficiency is required.

This is your dream job if….

• You have experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field and want to grow your expertise in Databricks.
• You're interested in technologies such as Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and modern cloud platforms.
• You care about building reliable production systems and improving them beyond the initial launch.
• You enjoy taking ownership, sharing ideas, and making thoughtful technical decisions.
• You understand the importance of cloud infrastructure and are eager to deepen your knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.

This is not your dream job if….

• You prefer to avoid responsibility or are hesitant to take initiative and bring your ideas forward.
• You do not like coding, scripting, templating, or working with open-source technology.
• You only want to build quick prototypes and have little interest in maintaining and improving production systems.
• You prefer changing clients frequently rather than developing deep expertise and building long-term partnerships.

The Xebia Way

We believe in building a respectful and collaborative atmosphere where everyone can shine. Picture this: a team of curious minds, always eager to learn and share ideas.

We champion our people to grow into thought leaders and authority, whether that is publishing blogs, speaking at events, or shaping conversations about Data & AI.

Xebia is a Great Place to Work certified organization driven by technology evangelists in Data and AI. Our global presence has a proven record of success across industries.

Our core values are people first, quality without compromise, knowledge sharing, and customer intimacy. At XDD, you will find like-minded colleagues who are at the forefront of their field and have the courage to go off the beaten track; they are the people who make organizations move.

Our Commitment to You

• A one-year contract that can be extended to an indefinite contract after that period
• Get a lease car or mobility budget
• Pick whatever laptop or MacBook you like after your first year.
• Choose your phone
• Unlimited book budget
• 2.5K educational budget yearly!
• You can build/test/experiment with anything you want in our sandbox environments in GCP, AWS, and Azure
• Pension plan
• Career strategy support to help you scale your skills and leadership
• Enjoy free healthy lunches and not-so-healthy drinks/snacks at our offices.