Data Engineer

Location: Eindhoven, NB, nl

Company Description

WAES is a Dutch Software consultancy, specialized in large-scale cloud development. Our mission is to build a strong team of Data and Software Engineers from all over the world who can solve our clients' toughest challenges. For the last 10 years we are helping our clients with high-quality tech solutions in healthcare, logistics, fin-tech, high tech, and other domains.

WAES is a growing company, and we are striving to become the most well-known tech house in the Netherlands. As continuous learning and new technology is a part of our everyday life, you will work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Job Description

As a Data Engineer at WAES, you will

• Work on long-term projects with dynamic, fast-growing WAES clients in the Netherlands.
• Collect and transform data from various sources into accessible, ready-to-use datasets.
• Manage large-scale data environments that process massive amounts of data.
• Develop reusable, maintainable, and scalable integration services within (hybrid) cloud infrastructures.
• Continuously develop yourself to become the best version of yourself.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field, combined with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and extensive ETL experience.
• Hands-on experience with cloud projects on Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud (GCP).
• Experience in building robust, high-performance distributed streaming data pipelines.
• A deep understanding of orchestration principles, API development, and their applications.
• Knowledge of Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and AI models, ensuring optimal use of data.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.
• Advanced level of English (spoken and written).
• Good proficiency in Dutch (spoken and written) is a strong advantage.

Additional Information

What You Get at WAES

• A highly competitive salary (€75,000 - €115,000, depending on experience) with a permanent contract, vacation days, and pension plan.
• Exciting projects at leading tech companies such as Rabobank, Bol, ASML, and Enexis.
• Profit Share: On top of your base salary, you receive 35% of the profit from your billed hours. The higher your hourly rate, the higher your Profit Share.
• 27 vacation days: Start with 24 vacation days, plus one extra loyalty day per year during your first three years.
• A one-month sabbatical after 5 years of employment – use it for travel, study, or simply to unwind.
• A Learning & Development program to ensure continuous growth.
• Up to three study days per year, depending on your years of service, to keep evolving.
• Full reimbursement for certifications – earn a certificate, and WAES covers the cost.
• A young, dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunities.
• The option to work remotely from abroad – why always work from the Netherlands?
• Room for entrepreneurship and the opportunity to make a lasting impact at WAES.
• A close-knit professional community – we organize knowledge-sharing events as well as social activities like BBQs, board game nights, and beer tastings.