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# Databricks Data Engineer

- **Company:** Xebia
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Build Management, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Management, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e3958c5c63440ea6

## About the Role

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

## 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


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