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Job Description

What you will do Build and maintain data pipelines and data products within a value stream team Work within a data mesh architecture and contribute to domain data ownership Spot what's missing, whether that's a technical gap or missing shared context with the client, and follow through until it's resolved Alternate between delivery-focused sprints and alignment-creating phases; both are expected and valued Communicate blockers, risks, and technical decisions constructively to DataChef and client stakeholders What you will bring Strong Python: you write clean, maintainable code without prompting Strong SQL: you reach for it when it fits the problem Hands-on experience with IaC such as Terraform Hands-on GCP experience: BigQuery, Dataflow, or comparable managed data services Consulting mindset: you simplify complexity, ask the right questions, and diagnose root causes before jumping to solutions Comfortable in ambiguity: equally at ease heads-down coding and in alignment conversations You get things done; when something needs to ship, it ships Nice to have dbt experience Experience with Airflow Exposure to data mesh principles or domain-oriented data ownership Experience in retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods data environments Location and working model You 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 process Automated screening test Cultural interview (30–45 min) Pair programming session (90 min with 1–2 DataChef engineers) Final decision and offer No surprises. We move quickly when the fit is clear. Benefits and time off 25 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 costs Reimbursement of software licenses Access to learning resources: MasterClass, ACloud.guru, Pragmatic Engineer, and more Extended and fully paid maternity/paternity leave for the first nine weeks Free 1Password family plan Charitable donation matching up to €500/year Holiday gift About DataChef DataChef, 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.

Core Responsibilities

Build and maintain data pipelines and data products within a value stream team, contributing to a data mesh architecture and domain data ownership. Identify and resolve technical or client-context gaps, deliver work through both focused sprints and alignment phases, and communicate blockers, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires strong Python and SQL skills, hands-on infrastructure-as-code experience such as Terraform, and hands-on GCP experience with BigQuery, Dataflow, or comparable managed data services. Candidates should bring a consulting mindset, be comfortable with ambiguity, deliver reliably, be based in the Netherlands, and have strong English proficiency; dbt, Airflow, data mesh, and relevant retail or consumer goods experience are advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 Paid Vacation Days
• Public Holidays
• Home Internet Reimbursement
• Commuting Cost Reimbursement
• Software License Reimbursement
• Learning Resources
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 1Password Family Plan
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Holiday Gift