Data DevOps Engineer

As being the nr 1 network supplier in the Netherlands, we work with passion on our safe, secure and future-proof networks and services, so anything and everyone remains connected at all times, to create a better and cleaner world. As THE future proof Data DevOps Engineer you will contribute to make KPN a fully data driven company. The Data & AI Office (DAO) is part of the Technology and Digital Office (TDO) within KPN. DAO is responsible for enabling a digital data driven KPN.

Do you have ambitions in the field of Business Intelligence and working with big telecom data? Would you like to participate in a team that works on making KPN Digital interaction data-driven? Then you might be the new colleague we are looking for. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on insights that will bring value to improve digital experience.

You will join a team of approximately five data professionals responsible for all data originating from the kpn tv platform. This includes large-scale datasets related to customer viewing behaviour, tv subscriptions, platform interactions, audience insights, and digital usage patterns.

As an applicant for this role, we expect you to be highly motivated on contributing to these values. The vacancy is in the data team that is responsible for all data coming from the KPN TV Platform. At the moment this is done on a dedicated technology stack. Later this year the team will start migrating to the new Nexora platform. This means that we are looking for someone who has knowledge of the current and the new technology.

Unlike many migration projects, the team itself is responsible for designing and executing this transition. This creates a unique opportunity to modernize existing solutions and help shape the future data architecture of kpn.

THIS IS WHAT YOU LIKE;

• You are a (big) data freak
• You strive towards 100% automation.
• You strive for the highest quality, effectivity and efficiency.
• Teamwork is your core value.
• We build it, we own it mindset.
• You challenge the status quo; you dare to speak up!
• You are willing to change by learning and exploring new technologies.
• You secure the data policy and rules of compliance in daily work.
• Creating value for stakeholders/business/customers, Our current platform is built on SQL Server, SSIS and SSAS, while the future platform will leverage Microsoft Fabric, IDMC and Azure technologies. We are looking for someone who understands the existing Microsoft data stack and is excited to help drive the transition towards the new platform. While familiarity with the current stack is important, the primary focus of this role will be on the adoption, development and migration towards the new technology stack.

Microsoft Data Stack

• Windows servers
• SQL server
• OLAP online analytical processing (SSAS)
• Integration server (SSIS)

Infrastructure & Automation

• Network, File Services, Firewall's
• Visual Studio for Automation (DOS, Powershell, C#)

New Stack

• Azure Cloud
• Microsoft Fabric
• IDMC
• Streaming data
• SQL
• Airflow
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Nexora Platform

While knowledge of the current microsoft stack is important, experience with modern cloud-based data engineering technologies is highly valued. The successful candidate will help bridge the gap between the current and future platform architecture.

You recognize yourself in the following;

• Having skills to technically lead our streaming solutions and also take along the team
• Experienced in working with Streaming Data (f.e. reading from Kafka topics, handling streaming ingestion pipelines)
• You have extended experience working with MS Azure environment

This is what KPN expects/desires; ü Proactive attitude ü Flexible ü You have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and Dutch. ü HBO work and thinking level, * HBO work and thinking level.

• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience with ETL development and data pipelines.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with IDMC.
• Experience working in Azure environments.
• Experience with streaming data solutions.
• Ability to technically lead streaming solutions.
• Knowledge of SSIS and SSAS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Airflow.
• Experience with CI/CD Pipelines.
• Knowledge of Windows Servers.
• Knowledge of Network, File Services and Firewalls.
• Experience with Visual Studio, PowerShell and C#.
• Experience working with large-scale data environments.
• Experience with data platform migration and modernization initiatives.

This is what KPN expects/desires;

• Proactive attitude
• Flexible
• You have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and Dutch.
• HBO work and thinking level

Soft Skills:

• Analytical
• Attention to detail.
• Open Minded.
• Result oriented.
• Accountability
• Empathy
• Team Player