Senior Data Engineering Manager in Netherlands at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineering Manager in Netherlands.
Join a fast-growing and innovation-driven consulting environment where data engineering plays a central role in transforming businesses across industries. In this leadership position, you will architect enterprise-scale cloud data platforms, guide high-performing engineering teams, and shape modern analytics capabilities for international clients. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic ownership, driving complex data initiatives from concept to delivery while influencing long-term data strategies. Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, and product teams, you will help organizations unlock the full value of their data through scalable and future-proof solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and highly entrepreneurial setting. If you are passionate about cloud-native architectures, technical leadership, and impactful transformation projects, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable cloud-native data platforms using technologies such as Azure and Databricks.
- Oversee the implementation of high-performance batch and real-time data pipelines with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
- Act as a technical authority across client engagements, guiding engineering decisions and best practices.
- Mentor, lead, and grow teams of data engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.
- Define standards for data modeling, governance, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
- Collaborate with clients and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and strategic roadmaps.
- Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, accelerators, and modern data engineering methodologies.
- Drive adoption of DevOps/DataOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Support pre-sales activities, technical proposals, and the strategic growth of the data engineering practice.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, governance, and regulatory standards such as GDPR.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering roles, including leadership of complex technical projects and engineering teams.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, and distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark.
- Extensive experience with Azure, Databricks, and modern enterprise cloud environments.
- Deep understanding of data modeling, lakehouse architectures, and modern data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with orchestration and workflow tools such as Airflow or Azure Data Factory.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps/DataOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
- Solid understanding of data governance, security, quality management, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
- Experience in consulting or client-facing environments is highly valued.
- Familiarity with modern analytics stacks, MLOps, or machine learning pipelines is a plus.
- Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are considered an advantage.
- Competitive salary package with flexible working arrangements.
- Hybrid work model with the option to work remotely or from a modern office space in Amsterdam.
- Opportunity to work on international and high-impact transformation projects across multiple industries.
- Fast-paced and collaborative environment with strong career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, analytics, and data engineering technologies.
- Continuous learning and professional development within a highly skilled international team.
- High level of autonomy, ownership, and creative freedom in shaping technical solutions.
- Inclusive and diverse company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and individual growth.
- Opportunity to collaborate with experienced consultants and industry specialists from global markets.