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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Dept
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/jobad/nl6ae4f63c25810db9138bd2ebda5eaee1

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in data engineering with a proven track record of leading complex data initiatives
 * Experience leading projects and, with the ability to guide and develop engineering teams
 * Deep expertise in designing and implementing data architectures, data pipelines, and ETL processes
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and their data-specific services
 * Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, DBT)
 * Experience with modern data warehouse technologies (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, etc.)
 * Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data quality principles
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
 * Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute technical roadmaps
 * Experience working in an agency or consulting environment is highly advantageous
 * Proven ability to mentor and develop technical talent
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

## Description

As part of the EMEA Data craft team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our data engineering strategy, delivering technical excellence on complex client projects, and building a high-performing team of data engineers.
To be successful in this role, you must combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and leadership skills. You'll work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate these into robust data engineering solutions. You'll guide technical decision-making, establish best practices, and ensure our data engineering capabilities remain at the cutting edge of industry standards.
An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business stakeholders is essential to succeed in this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

 * Lead the strategic development of our data engineering proposition and capabilities
 * Set technical standards and best practices for data engineering across EMEA
 * Guide and mentor data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
 * Design and implement scalable, reliable data architectures and pipelines for enterprise clients
 * Serve as the technical authority on client engagements, providing expert guidance
 * Build and grow a high-performing data engineering team
 * Work closely with the broader Data & AI practice to deliver integrated solutions
 * Support business development efforts through technical expertise in client pitches
 * Stay ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies in the data engineering space


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