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Job Description

About The Company Zonneplan is a forward-thinking energy company committed to achieving "plan Zero," a vision for a fossil-free Netherlands with zero emissions, zero waste, and no energy dependency. We develop innovative energy solutions that empower individuals and organizations to transition to sustainable energy systems. Our data-driven and AI-enhanced approach accelerates better decision-making and smarter energy management, making sustainable energy more accessible to all. At Zonneplan, collaboration and continuous improvement are core values, and we invest heavily in our people and technology to drive meaningful impact across the sector. About The Role As a Data Engineer at Zonneplan, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s data infrastructure and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the central data platform, developing reliable data pipelines, and ensuring high data quality and security. Your work will directly impact multiple teams by providing self-service data solutions and laying the technical foundation for a new machine learning (ML) platform. You will collaborate closely with engineering, Trading & Optimization, GenAI, and other development teams to translate recurring data requests into sustainable solutions. Working within the Infra Team, you will leverage AI tools such as Claude Code Max 20x to enhance productivity and innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Zonneplan’s mission by enabling faster insights and smarter energy systems through reliable data engineering. Qualifications Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience as a Data Engineer with a broad skill set in the field. Proficiency in SQL and experience with data modeling and building reliable data pipelines. Strong understanding of data quality, reliability, and security with a proactive ownership mindset. Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical colleagues and collaborate effectively across teams. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. Daily use of AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently. Familiarity with tools such as Dagster, Snowflake, Postgres, Kafka, dbt, dlthub, Airbyte, Kubernetes, or AWS is advantageous. Experience with data mesh architectures or self-service analytics is a strong plus. Proficiency in Dutch is required for effective communication within the team and organization. Responsibilities Design, build, and improve the central data platform to provide reliable data across the organization. Develop and maintain data pipelines and data models that ensure high data quality and availability. Monitor data workflows to detect and resolve issues proactively before impacting dashboards, analyses, or ML applications. Implement access controls and data quality checks to enable safe and autonomous data usage by teams. Translate organizational data requests into scalable, self-service solutions to reduce turnaround times. Establish the technical foundation for a new ML platform in close collaboration with developers, supporting model training and deployment. Leverage AI-driven development practices, including automation of repetitive tasks and sharing learnings within the team. Engage in continuous improvement and innovation by integrating AI tools such as Claude Code Max 20x into daily workflows. Benefits Competitive salary range between €3,500 and €5,000 gross per month, based on experience and expertise. 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days. Travel expense reimbursement. Personal choice budget for sports, groceries, or other personal needs. Access to the Zonneplan Academy for continuous professional development from day one. Advanced tooling including a Claude Code Max 20x license to support your work. Clear career growth path from Medior Data Engineer to Senior Data Engineer and eventually Tech Lead Data. A dynamic and collaborative work environment with close interaction between engineers, data specialists, and product teams. Equal Opportunity Zonneplan is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in advancing sustainable energy solutions for a better future.

Core Responsibilities

Build and improve the central data platform, reliable pipelines, and data models, while monitoring workflows and implementing access controls and quality checks. Translate organizational data needs into scalable self-service solutions and collaborate with developers to establish the foundation for a machine learning platform, using AI tools to improve development workflows.

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of data engineering experience, proficiency in SQL, and experience with data modeling and reliable pipelines, along with a strong focus on data quality, reliability, and security. Applicants should communicate effectively across teams, use AI tools in their daily work, and be proficient in Dutch; familiarity with the listed data and cloud technologies is advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 Vacation Days
• Option to Purchase Additional Vacation Days
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Personal Choice Budget
• Professional Development Through Zonneplan Academy
• Claude Code Max 20x License
• Career Growth Path