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Senior Data Engineer / Data Lead – €85.000 – €105.000 | Utrecht / Hybrid
Ready to own the data stack and guide the transition to a future-proof in-house data team?
We’re hiring a hands-on Data Lead who combines technical depth with communication skills and the ability to shape both systems and team culture. You’ll be the architect, coordinator, and go-to person for stakeholders across the business — while still getting your hands dirty in code and pipelines.
About the company
Our client is building a compact, high-impact data team to reduce reliance on external consultants. The company has a clear growth strategy and data plays a crucial role in improving internal operations, platform performance, and strategic decision-making.
As Senior Data Engineer / Data Lead, you’ll take ownership of the data architecture, coordinate a small team, and ensure that data becomes a true strategic asset. You’ll be highly visible in the business, with direct influence on both the technical roadmap and organizational maturity.
What you’ll do
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Own and evolve the data architecture (Azure-based pipelines and warehouse)
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Translate business projects into technical solutions and distribute work among engineers
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Coordinate 2 external engineers and take the lead on work division and quality
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Act as the key liaison for stakeholders: provide clarity, manage the backlog, ensure transparency
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Oversee data quality, monitoring, and performance; ensure reliable delivery to dashboards & tools
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Contribute to and sometimes build Power BI reports and visualizations
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Champion innovation: new tooling, forecasting models, data governance improvements
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Shape the culture and maturity of the internal data function as it scales
What you bring
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6–10 years of experience in data engineering, BI, or architecture
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Proven ability to coordinate work and manage stakeholders
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Strong technical foundation: Azure, SQL, ETL/ELT, Power BI
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Proactive communicator who pulls questions, doesn’t wait for assignments
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Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
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Living in the Netherlands and available in Utrecht 2 days/week
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Valid EU work permit required — no sponsorship
What you get
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Salary up to €105.000/year (based on 40h, incl. 13th month & holiday pay)
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Hybrid working (2 on-site / 3 remote)
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Strong pension plan
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Contract: 32–40 hours/week
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Real ownership: freedom to shape architecture, tools, and ways of working
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High visibility role with direct impact on business and platform
Interested? Apply via s.jouseiph@haystackpeople.nl
Keywords
Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, SQL, Azure, ETL Pipelines, API Integrations, Power BI, Data Quality, Hybrid, Utrecht, Platform Company, €70.000 – €90.000
Senior Data Engineer / Data Lead – €85.000 – €105.000 | Utrecht / Hybrid
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