Databricks Data Engineer

Xebia
Amsterdam, Netherlands
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Dutch, English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Data Infrastructure
ETL
Python
Open Source Technology
SQL Databases
Spark
Build Management
Data Lake
PySpark
Data Management
Software Coding
Data Pipelines
Databricks

Job description

  • Design and build scalable data platforms using Databricks
  • Develop data pipelines using Spark (PySpark / Scala)
  • Apply the Databricks ecosystem in a way that actually works in production
  • Work with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS or GCP
  • You write code that holds up in production (Python, SQL)
  • Collaborate directly with clients on high-impact projects
  • Contribute to our internal knowledge sharing and community, Real Databricks engineering work
  • Work on modern data platforms built on Databricks
  • No legacy-only environments. Focus on scalable Lakehouse architectures

A strong Databricks community

  • Collaborate with like-minded engineers who specialize in Databricks
  • Regular knowledge sharing, meetups, and internal guilds

Growth within the Databricks ecosystem

  • Support for Databricks certifications (Associate & Professional)

Ownership & long-term impact

  • Work closely with clients over a longer period
  • Build, improve, and scale platforms you actually see running in production

Flexibility that works in practice

  • Hybrid setup: client, office, and home

Requirements

Do you have experience in Spark?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, The Data Engineer role is a senior position integral to our teams, so we ask for at least 5 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., Hands-on experience with the Databricks ecosystem (Delta Lake, PySpark, SQL, etc)

  • Good coding skills that holds up in production (Python, SQL)
  • Experience with cloud
  • Familiarity with data modelling and ETL/ELT concepts
  • Strong communication skills in Dutch and English

Nice to have:

  • Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Associate, Professional etc.)
  • Databricks Champion status
  • Strong Spark background

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