We’re partnering with a growing tech company based in Limburg that’s looking for a Data Lead to take ownership of their data platform and help shape their data strategy as they scale.
The Role:
As a Data Lead, you’ll combine hands-on engineering with strategic oversight. You’ll be responsible for building and evolving scalable data systems while guiding best practices across the organization.
Responsibilities
* Own the design and architecture of scalable, reliable data platforms
* Lead the development of robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data workflows
* Define and implement data architecture standards (Data Mesh, Data Fabric, etc.)
* Drive adoption of cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Establish and enforce data quality, governance, and compliance frameworks
* Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of data systems
* Integrate and unify data from multiple internal and external sources
* Partner with AI/ML teams to deliver production-ready datasets
* Introduce monitoring, testing, and reliability best practices
* Mentor and support data engineers (or help build the team over time)
Your Profile
* 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with exposure to leadership or ownership
* Strong SQL expertise and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)
* Proficiency in Python (or similar languages like Java/Scala)
* Experience with big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)
* Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and orchestration frameworks
* Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Experience with batch and/or real-time pipelines (e.g., Kafka)
* Solid understanding of data modeling and warehouse design
* Experience supporting AI/ML data workflows
* Familiarity with modern data architectures (Data Mesh / Data Fabric)
* Bonus: prior experience mentoring or leading projects/teams
The Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Hybrid work environment
* Opportunity to take ownership and shape the company’s data strategy
* Strong focus on professional growth and leadership development
* Collaborative, fast-moving engineering culture