Senior Data Engineer Amersfoort | Build a new data platform from scratch for systems with millions of users and billions of events | Python, Snowflake, AI, Architecture
- Would you be interested in building a new data platform from scratch, for systems where billions of events are processed daily?
- Do you want to have a direct impact on architecture, technology choices and how data is processed and modeled at scale?
- Do you enjoy working with smart engineers in a calm, mature environment where quality outweighs speed?
- And does a salary up to €92,000, a fully paid pension, 27 vacation days and one month of remote work sound appealing to you?
Act quickly, because tech companies of this calibre at this stage are rare!
The organization
This organization has been known for years as the silent engine behind a critical part of daily life for millions of people. A true product company, but better described as a digital infrastructure that touches nearly everyone. Invisible, yet crucial. The impact of this infrastructure is significant. You will be working on systems with real societal importance.
A few years ago, a major transformation was initiated, with tens of millions invested in technology and people. The organization evolved from a traditional software company into a core tech company. The existing application landscape, including legacy systems, was completely rebuilt into an event-driven, multi-tenant SaaS platform. A significant challenge, especially considering the systems serve millions of users and process billions of events.
The organization is now entering its next major phase. What has been done for the application layer will now be done for the data platform. This will be built from scratch, following modern architectural principles, and a new team will be formed to drive this forward.
The culture is clearly engineering-driven. Decisions are made based on content and reasoning, and quality outweighs speed when necessary. At the same time, there is a strong work-life balance, something that is taken seriously. The team regularly attends conferences and hosts internal knowledge sessions, during working hours.
The role: Senior Data Engineer Amersfoort
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will join at a moment where the data platform still needs to be designed and built. You will not be maintaining an existing structure, but instead laying the foundation that you, your team and the wider organization will build upon.
A key part of the role is working with existing data from the current landscape. Not everything starts from zero. There is an existing reality that needs to be translated into a new model, without losing meaning. This requires precision, not only technically, but also in understanding how data has evolved through systems over time and what needs to be preserved.
You operate at the intersection of architecture and implementation. This means you will not only think about how data is ingested and transformed, but also about how the platform as a whole should be structured. How to deal with multiple data sources, and how to preserve historical context.
The systems need to be built in a way that is future-proof for thousands of customers, millions of users and the many variables that define the nature of the data.
AI is also becoming increasingly important. Alongside designing and building this data platform, you will have the opportunity to experiment with AI and the design and application of AI agents, to create additional value for both the development process and end users.
You will work closely with other engineers and stakeholders who depend on accurate and consistent data. This means making decisions that go beyond your own component. You think about how others will use your work and how to design a platform that remains understandable, maintainable and reliable, even as it scales.
This is not a role where you simply build pipelines. It is a role where you help define what the data foundation of an organization will look like.
What is required?
- A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is a plus
- At least 5 years of professional experience in data engineering
- Experience with Python and SQL
- Experience with ETL or ELT processes
- Experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks or similar
- Experience working in a modern SaaS or cloud environment is a plus
- Experience in architecture design is a plus
- Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus
What is offered?
- Salary up to €92.000
- Option to work 32, 36 or 40 hours per week
- Fully paid pension
- 27 vacation days
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- Option to work 4 weeks remotely
- Healthy lunches prepared by an in-house chef
- Generous learning and development budget
- Laptop of your choice
- Travel allowance
Would you like to take on this challenge and build a data platform from scratch for a core tech company with real societal impact?
Send your CV to Serge Warbout via serge@bitminded.nl or apply through the form. I’d be happy to share more about the organization, the team and the technical context.
Would you like to take on this challenge and build a data platform from scratch for a core tech company with real societal impact?
Send your CV to Serge Warbout via serge@bitminded.nl or apply through the form. I’d be happy to share more about the organization, the team and the technical context.
Hoe wij werken
Solliciteren hoort geen black box te zijn. Daarom werkt BitMinded als een continuous delivery pipeline: transparant, iteratief en zonder ruis. Iedere stap levert waarde, met korte feedbackloops, duidelijke communicatie en grip op het proces.
Intake — We starten met inzicht
We brengen samen je persoonlijke en technische ambities in kaart. Wat drijft je, welke stack past bij je en in wat voor team of organisatie kom jij het best tot je recht?
Introductie — Alleen als het écht klopt
We introduceren je alleen bij bedrijven waar cultuur, voorwaarden en technische scope volledig matchen. Geen ruis, geen gokwerk, alleen kansen die écht passen.
Gesprekken & Tech-assignments — Voorbereid de diepte in
Je krijgt vooraf alle context die je nodig hebt: team, architectuur en verwachtingen. Zo ga je elk gesprek met vertrouwen in. Goed voorbereid en technisch scherp.
Feedback — Korte loops, snelle duidelijkheid
Na iedere stap ontvang je directe en eerlijke terugkoppeling. Zo weet je altijd waar je aan toe bent, blijf je continu leren en hou je grip op het proces.
Nieuwe baan — Jij kiest bewust, wij begeleiden zorgvuldig
Samen zorgen we dat jouw nieuwe rol past bij wat je zoekt: inhoud, cultuur én toekomst. Vanaf de aanbieding tot de start begeleiden we je stap voor stap, zonder stress of verrassingen.
Blijven bouwen — We houden contact
Na je start blijven we bereikbaar en betrokken. Een goede samenwerking stopt niet bij een contract, die bouwen we samen verder uit.
How we work
Recruitment should not feel like a black box. That is why BitMinded operates like a continuous delivery pipeline: transparent, iterative and free of unnecessary noise.
Every step delivers value. You receive clear communication, honest feedback and continuous insight into where you stand. No long silences or uncertainty, but a process where you stay in control and always understand the next step.
This is how we ensure that applying does not feel like waiting, but like working together on your next step.
Intake: We start with insight
Together we map out your personal and technical ambitions. What drives you? Which stack fits you? And what type of team or organization helps you do your best work?
Introduction: Only when it truly fits
We introduce you only to companies where the culture, conditions and technical scope fully align. No noise. No guesswork. Only opportunities that genuinely match.
Interviews and technical assessments: You enter with confidence
You receive all the context you need upfront, including the team, architecture, expectations and challenges. You enter every conversation well-prepared and technically sharp.
Feedback: Short loops and quick clarity
After each step you receive direct and honest feedback. You always know where you stand, you keep learning and you stay in control.
New role: You choose deliberately, we guide carefully
Together we ensure your new role fits what you are looking for, including the content, culture and long-term direction. From offer to start date, we guide every step without stress or surprises.
Keep building: We stay connected
Even after you start, we remain available and involved. A strong partnership does not end at a contract. We continue building it together.