Data Consultant

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking Data Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies to join one of my clients growing data team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver modern, scalable data solutions using Azure cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT)

Develop clean, reusable, and efficient SQL and Python code

Work with Azure Data services (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Fabric)

Optimise data models for performance, scalability, and reliability

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements

Ensure data quality, governance, and documentation best practices

Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for data workflows

Troubleshoot and improve existing data processes

Required Skills & Experience

Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written)

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data/IT, or related field

3+ years hands-on experience as a Data Engineer

Strong SQL development and optimisation skills

Proficiency in Python for data processing/ETL

Experience with Azure cloud platform

Solid understanding of Azure Databricks (or Spark-based platforms)

Experience working in a data-driven, agile environment

Nice to Have

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse or Data Lake

Knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Data Vault, Lakehouse, etc.)

Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, or Infrastructure as Code

Experience in consultancy or enterprise-scale environments

Understanding of stakeholder management