Senior Data/Software Engineer — Netherlands, Hybrid

DataChef Job Opportunity👨‍💻Senior Data/Software Engineer — Netherlands, HybridInternal RolePlacement RoleReviewer PoolLocationPosition TypeDataChefThe role at a glance📍 LocationNetherlands (required)🏢 Working modelHybrid, 1–2 days on-site💶 CompensationAs outlined in our salary guideline🎯Outcomes in your first 3–6 monthsDeliver data products and pipelines that meet team SLAs and quality standardsContribute to the legacy migration with minimal disruptionBuild credibility with the client team and help create shared context where it is missingWhat you will doBuild and maintain data pipelines and data products within a value stream teamWork within a data mesh architecture and contribute to domain data ownershipSpot what's missing, whether that's a technical gap or missing shared context with the client, and follow through until it's resolvedAlternate between delivery-focused sprints and alignment-creating phases; both are expected and valuedCommunicate blockers, risks, and technical decisions constructively to DataChef and client stakeholdersWhat you will bringStrong Python: you write clean, maintainable code without promptingStrong SQL: you reach for it when it fits the problemHands-on experience with IaC such as TerraformHands-on GCP experience: BigQuery, Dataflow, or comparable managed data servicesConsulting mindset: you simplify complexity, ask the right questions, and diagnose root causes before jumping to solutionsComfortable in ambiguity: equally at ease heads-down coding and in alignment conversationsYou get things done; when something needs to ship, it shipsNice to havedbt experienceExperience with AirflowExposure to data mesh principles or domain-oriented data ownershipExperience in retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods data environmentsLocation and working modelYou must be based in the Netherlands (no relocation support). Hybrid: typically 1–2 days per week on-site at the client location. Expect more on-site during workshops, go-lives, or high-alignment phases. If being on-site when the project demands it is not something you are willing to do, this role is not a fit. Client communication is in English; strong English proficiency is required.Interview processApplication reviewCultural interview (30–45 min)Pair programming session (90 min with 1–2 DataChef engineers)Final decision and offerNo surprises. We move quickly when the fit is clear.Benefits and time off25 paid vacation days per year (full-time, Dutch payroll; EoR employees receive the local statutory minimum, topped up to 25 days where applicable)DataChef public holidays: New Year's Day, Easter (2 days), King's Day, Ascension Day, Pentecost (2 days), Christmas (2 days)Reimbursement of home internet and commuting costsReimbursement of software licensesAccess to learning resources: MasterClass, ACloud.guru, Pragmatic Engineer, and moreExtended and fully paid maternity/paternity leave for the first nine weeksFree 1Password family planCharitable donation matching up to €500/yearHoliday giftAbout DataChefDataChef, founded in 2019 in the Netherlands, is a same-side AI transformation partner helping enterprises turn AI potential into production reality. We combine strategy, execution, and capability building in one team: senior-only, no vendor bias, accountable for outcomes.datachef.co | [email protected]Not a chef yet? Apply here! ServicesHow we cookSuccess storiesRecipesCompanyAbout usBlogContact usAddress: DataChef (KvK: 71796371)Prinses Margrietplantsoen 332595 AMThe Hague, NetherlandsAddress:DataChef (KvK: 71796371)Prinses Margrietplantsoen 332595 AMThe Hague, NetherlandsServicesHow we cookSuccess storiesRecipesCompanyAbout usJoin usBlogContact usCopyright © 2026 DataChef. All rights reserved.ShareLogin