Data Engineer

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

You are an engineer with a pragmatic attitude. You are comfortable with the responsibility that comes with putting systems into production. You switch easily between scripting and structured programming in typed programming languages. You understand cloud, provisioning, and automation. And you know how to build robust systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO TO MAKE ORGANIZATIONS DATA-DRIVEN

At Xebia Data we build strong Data & AI practices to deliver value to our clients and their customers. In the past, our team of data professionals has predicted the daily demand for millions of loaves of bread, built advanced energy-saving algorithms on a national scale, and established data innovation labs at large multinational companies. We are highly successful in making top companies AI-driven – just think what else we could achieve if YOU joined our team! 

As a data engineer, you will be responsible for implementing the fundamentals of data systems. You will develop the infrastructure to store, transform and process data at scale and in the cloud. You will ensure that data is stored securely with the technology that you see fit for the job. You will be working and learning from different environments, teams and industries. 

Next to it, you will be surrounded by experts in different fields, and you will learn a lot of new things in a short time. Xebia Data offers the perfect environment to shine as a data professional.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A CONSULTANT AT XEBIA DATA

You will be working on projects of varying length. Some are two weeks, some are one year, most are in between.

Every project is different, as is every client. With your knowledge of software engineering, cloud, clusters, queues, containers, streaming or graphs, you will work on the backbone of the data infrastructure. There is a lot of data to store, a lot of jobs to execute and plan, and many configurations to be dealt with. But don’t worry, this is where you’ll thrive. It is not always easy, but it is always rewarding.  You’ll work with the customer in teams mixed by Xebians and the client, and pick up work related to the backbone the team is building on. 
When working on site with a client, you may encounter something that is very difficult to solve. At Xebia we work as a team and we’ve got your back. Everyone at Xebia Data is just a message away and is always ready to help! We say People First, and we mean it.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Data Engineer role is a senior position that is integral to our client’s teams, so we ask for at least 3 years of relevant work experience. That said, we’re always open to talent that stands out! If you have unique achievements, like contributing to open-source projects or founding your own startup, we encourage you to apply, no matter your experience level.

Please keep in mind that we are looking for a new colleague to start from October onwards.

THIS IS YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
✅ If you enjoy working with modern new data (infrastructure) tools such as Airflow, Dagster, Spark, Flink, Iceberg, Docker, Terraform, and more!

✅If you understand the importance of cloud (any of AWS, Azure, or GCP) and know your way around, or want to learn.
✅If you like working for different clients and enjoy learning new environments and meeting new people on a regular basis.
✅ You live in the Netherlands (we are not relocating at the moment)

THIS IS NOT YOUR DREAM JOB IF…

❌ If you don’t like working under pressure to get things done in the best way possible.

❌ If you do not like working with open-source technology.

❌ If you do not like coding, scripting, templating.

The Xebia Data Way

At Xebia Data, we believe in fostering a respectful and collaborative atmosphere where everyone thrives. Our culture is vibrant and dynamic, bursting with creativity and ambition. Our colleagues share an insatiable hunger for knowledge. We are especially proud of our generous educational budget and our “Hack-What-You-Want” Fridays. We offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, inspiring you to reach new heights in your career as a data professional.

▶️ We take pride in our great culture and the benefits we offer ✨

Our core values are people first, quality without compromise, knowledge sharing and customer intimacy. At Xebia Data, 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.