Tech Lead - Data Platform

Basic Fit International B.V.; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Career Growth

Work Culture

Hybrid work

Travel allowance

Bike plan

Health insurance discounts

Remote work allowance

Gym access

Job summary

Basic-Fit International B.V. is seeking a Tech Lead - Data Platform to drive our Databricks environment and BI landscape.

You will lead a cross-functional team of 8, shaping our data roadmap and delivering on ambitious data initiatives across multiple clubs and markets. You will design and implement platform improvements, stay ahead of feature developments, and partner with a Product Owner to translate priorities into executable plans while promoting data governance and quality across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a data platform leadership role.
• Hands-on with Databricks and the Azure data ecosystem.
• Experience with BI tooling and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Databricks platform developments from architecture to hands-on implementation.
• Design, upgrade, and migrate BI reporting tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Lead delivery planning for cross-team projects across Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, and Analytics.
• Evaluate and improve the Databricks setup to align with best practices.
• Stay ahead of new Databricks and Microsoft data features; identify adoption opportunities.
• Drive cross-platform AI agent integration to accelerate data teams.
• Own data-related project planning with clear timelines and roadmaps.
• Champion data governance and data quality standards across the platform.

Skills

Databricks expertise

Azure data ecosystem

BI concepts

Cross-team leadership

Product Owner collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

This Is What Your Role Looks Like At Basic-Fit, data is at the heart of everything we do. With over 4.7 million members and 1,650+ clubs across 6 countries, and nearly one new club opening every day, our Data Platform needs to be as ambitious and fast-moving as the business itself. As our Tech Lead - Data Platform, you'll be the technical driving force behind our Databricks environment and BI landscape. You'll work hand-in-hand with a team of 8, Data Engineers, BI Developers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts, as well as the Data Platform Product Owner to shape, evolve, and execute our data roadmap. This isn't a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. We want someone who is passionate about what's next and always exploring new ways to bring data to the next level at Basic-Fit.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Databricks platform developments, from architecture decisions to hands-on implementation.
• Design, upgrade, and migrate BI reporting tools to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Lead delivery planning for cross-team projects, coordinating across Data Engineering, BI, Data Science, and Analytics.
• Evaluate and continuously improve the Databricks setup, making sure it's configured to best practices.
• Stay ahead of new Databricks and Microsoft data features, proactively identifying opportunities to adopt them.
• Drive cross-platform AI agent integration to optimize how our data teams work and deliver value faster.
• Own data-related project planning with clear timelines, ensuring delivery against the agreed roadmap.
• Champion data governance and data quality standards across the platform, ensuring reliability and trust in our data.

Who Are You?

• At least 3 years of experience in a tech lead or similar senior role within a data engineering or data platform context, with a proven track record of staying hands-on alongside leading.
• Deep expertise in Databricks and strong knowledge of the broader Microsoft and Azure data ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of BI tools and reporting architecture (Power BI or similar).
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and platform observability.
• Ability to plan and coordinate cross-team projects with clear timelines and structured delivery.
• A genuine curiosity about AI, automation, and emerging data technologies and the drive to put them into practice.
• Comfortable working closely with a Product Owner, translating priorities into executable plans.

What We Offer You At Basic-Fit, it's not just about work, it's about your growth.

• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
• Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment.
• We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
• Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
• Salary: A monthly gross salary between €5.350 and €7.500 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience and background.
• Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts and remote work allowance.
• Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit Basic-Fit is Europe's leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you've come to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique?

• Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don't just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
• Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

We are the number one low-cost and high-value fitness brand in Europe. We are determined to make fitness accessible to everyone and a habit people love. Together with our orange squad, we deliver affordable fitness solutions at 1000+ clubs across Europe, to over 2 million members combining our straightforward membership model with top-notch fitness technologies. However, where we are today is just the beginning. In the next years, we aim to further professionalize and to continue our growth. We move like a scale-up, making use of our strong corporate backbone. Are you curious, entrepreneurial, practical, and do you have a playful demeanor? Basic-Fit is the right place for you. Please feel invited to grow with us, to make an impact and to share our mission. Welcome to the Orange Family.

Questions? Feel free to contact Yara at [e-mail].