Data Engineer - The Netherlands

This position is open for our offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Eindhoven.

About SDG Group/ALTEN

SDG Group is a global Consulting firm specialising in Data & Analytics. We are committed to unlocking an organisations’ potential and hidden value by offering in-depth analytics expertise that empowers our clients’ business models to become successful data-driven enterprises. Innovation is in our DNA. We constantly innovate our value proposition with cutting-edge laboratories and transformational models to provide the ultimate analytics practices and solutions.

SDG Group works on the pillars of Triple Expertise, incorporating business process skills by domain with technical knowledge and partnership with the most important and innovative software providers. Our portfolio also features cutting-edge laboratories and the development of Advanced Analytics & AI technologies.

Your Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and jobs, primarily using Databricks

• Building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)

• Working with Databricks Jobs, pipelines, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Asset Bundles

• Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and loading data for analytics and reporting

• Developing data solutions using Python, PySpark, and Pandas

• Applying strong engineering practices, including unit testing and code reviews

• Working in a professional data environment with data governance, CI/CD pipelines, and Git integration

• Collaborating within Agile/Scrum and DevOps teams

• Contributing to the optimization of data platforms in terms of performance, scalability, and reliability

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a comparable role

• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including Jobs, pipelines, Unity Catalog, and Asset Bundles

• Solid programming skills in Python, including experience with PySpark and Pandas

• Experience working in data-governed environments, including CI/CD, version control (Git), and automation

• A background in software development or computer science is a strong plus

• Affinity with and knowledge of mathematics and statistics

• Familiarity with Scrum, Agile, and DevOps ways of working

• A proactive, positive, and eager-to-learn mindset

• Fluency in English and Dutch is a bonus

What We Offer

• A company lease car with fuel card

• Hybrid working possibilities

• A monthly net expense allowance

• 27 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days

• A pension scheme with no personal contribution

Why Choose SDG Nederland?

• Impactful projects in sectors such as industry, defense, mobility, telecom, and finance

• A diverse client portfolio, ranging from large corporates to innovative SMEs

• Continuous career development through SDG’s expertise: training, knowledge groups, events, and consultancy skill development

• A collaborative culture with driven professionals who value knowledge sharing

• A strong innovation mindset, encouraging creative thinking and modern data solutions