Senior Data Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Amsterdam

Your mission

Scale-ups are built on a technology, unique product, and deep understanding of the domain. But how to accelerate growth, or stay ahead of competition? At RocketX, we believe that scaling a business goes beyond just growth. We bring data and technology into the customer journey with unique and deep data insights and actionable go-to-market plans. RocketX is trusted by over 400 of the fastest growing companies in Europe. We accelerate these exceptional scale-ups, creating a truly scalable and sustainable revenue engine.

If you are passionate about making a lasting impact in the dynamic world of scale-ups, then RocketX is the place for you.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Data Engineer to assume a pivotal role in spearheading the development, delivery and maintenance of our online data platform. The ideal candidate will boast extensive experience in data management, manipulation, and optimization, coupled with a passion for architecting efficient data pipelines and systems for our customers.

Job responsibilities:

Architect, develop, and maintain highly scalable data pipelines and infrastructures to facilitate the acquisition, processing, and analysis of both internal and external prospect data.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and ensure seamless integration of data from diverse sources into the platform.
Lead the design and optimization of ETL and ELT processes to ensure streamlined data flows and storage within the platform.
Spearhead the creation and maintenance of robust data models aligned with business requirements to enable the generation of actionable insights for clients.
Conduct regular audits of data quality and implement robust measures to uphold data integrity and consistency.
Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies and tools to enhance data processing and analysis capabilities.
Work collaboratively with the customer delivery team and development team to seamlessly integrate data-driven features and functionalities into the online platform.

Your profile

Possess an analytical mindset with a high level of critical thinking, ideally backed by an academic background in software development, engineering, or related fields.
Demonstrated leadership experience with a minimum of 6-8 years in a Senior Data Engineer or similar role, showcasing proficiency in leading data-centric projects.
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, complemented by a deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Extensive experience with cloud-based data solutions, with a preference for proficiency in Azure (Databricks), GCP and/or AWS.
Strong grasp of data warehousing and data modeling concepts, coupled with proven problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ideally experience with client delivery projects.
Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks such as Spark, Apache Airflow, DBT, Hadoop, or Flink is highly desirable.

Why us?

A unique opportunity to create not a one-off, but a data modeling approach that can be deployed across a wide range of industry domains, data sources, and cloud data platforms. See the results of your choices, and continuously refine these into a rock-solid portfolio of data insights.
Working directly with innovative tech companies in Europe, each with their own unique technology and impact.
High degree of autonomy, startup style, making a real impact at both RocketX and our customers.
Quickly develop your career through professional development and training, including participation in industry events.
English is the language of our highly diverse team, Dutch is a nice-to-have but is not required.
Competitive compensation - we want to work with experts, so we offer a compensation package that aligns with that.
25 holidays per year
MacBook, or your choice of tech to make you shine.
Vibrant office space central in Amsterdam, with free lunches and (healthy) snacks, and fun company events.

Join us and be at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking data platform that transforms how businesses harness the power of data for strategic decision-making.

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