🔔 Principal / Lead Data Engineer

Shape the Future of Data Platforms

📍 Netherlands (Hybrid)

💶 €100,000 – €110,000 per month + bonus + equity potential

🗣️ Fluent Dutch

❗ Visa sponsorship not available

What if you could influence not just the data platforms being built, but the standards, strategy, and direction of an entire data engineering practice?

I’m working with a highly regarded data and analytics company that helps organisations turn complex data into real business value. They combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, and they’re now looking for a Principal / Lead Data Engineer to play a key role in shaping both client solutions and internal technical direction.

This is a role for someone who enjoys operating at multiple levels: architect, hands-on engineer, mentor, and trusted advisor.

🚧 What the Lead Data Engineer will be working on:

Designing and delivering scalable cloud data platforms in Azure.

Architecting lakehouse and modern data warehouse solutions.

Building robust, production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines.

Advising clients on data architecture, governance, and platform strategy.

Owning technical roadmaps and ensuring engineering quality across projects.

Collaborating with stakeholders from engineering teams to senior leadership.

Mentoring engineers and helping shape standards, best practices, and propositions.

🧠 What the successful Principal / Lead Data Engineer will need:

7+ years’ experience in data engineering.

Strong experience across Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse/Fabric, and the wider Azure ecosystem.

A strong foundation in data architecture, modelling, and governance.

Experience building production-ready pipelines and scalable data platforms.

Proficiency in Python and SQL.

Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments is highly beneficial.

Fluent Dutch.

🌟 What’s on offer for the successful Lead Data Engineer:

A senior, high-impact role with real influence over technical standards and architecture.

Annual training budget to support certifications and continued learning.

Generous holiday allowance and flexible working.

Equity or long-term incentive opportunities.

A collaborative, transparent culture with strong knowledge sharing.

The chance to work on complex, high-value data platforms across multiple industries.

This is more than a delivery role — it’s an opportunity to help shape how modern data platforms are designed, delivered, and evolved.

📩 Interested? Send your CV to the email below and I’ll be happy to share more details.