Big Data Engineer vacatures in Groenlo

Data Engineer

• Groenlo
• Other

What are you going to do?

At Nedap, data isn't just pipelines; it's the nervous system of our business. We believe in Technology for Life: creating technology that empowers people and makes a lasting impact. As a Data Engineer, you will be at the heart of this mission, building the digital backbone that makes AI decision making possible. You'll design and optimize scalable data pipelines that fuel decision-making, powering reliable BI reporting today and accelerating innovation for AI-driven analytics tomorrow.

You won't do this alone. Working closely with architects and stakeholders, you'll ensure best practices in architecture, governance, and performance. You take ownership, move fast when needed, and enjoy seeing ideas come to life. Bold ideas are not just welcome here, they're expected.

Example project

Imagine a project at Nedap where we build a unified data platform that empowers employees to discover insights on their own. With the help of data agents, colleagues can ask questions in plain language;such as "What is our revenue trend per customer?" or "How many subscriptions were cancelled last month?";;and instantly receive reliable answers.

This way, people can experiment with ideas without technical barriers, make faster decisions, and explore new opportunities. While existing reports and processes remain supported, we bring innovation directly into the hands of our users.

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Your responsibilities

• Design and optimize data pipelines for structured and unstructured sources
• Apply modern data architecture patterns (e.g. medallion) and governance standards
• Collaborate with your team on platform and tool choices
• Safeguard data quality, integrity, and performance across all layers of the platform
• Proactively identify improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Experiment with the latest features in Microsoft Fabric and translate them into practical solutions
• Share your expertise with colleagues and help raise the maturity and impact of the whole team
• Balance innovation with stability, making sure the platform serves both new and existing needs

Your team

You'll join the Data & AI team , a group of specialists passionate about turning data into real business value. We work across domains such as Finance, Operations, HR, and business, ensuring insights are available where they matter most. Our ambition is clear: to enable faster, smarter decisions and to make even greater impact by putting the power of AI into people's hands.

What makes Nedap special is our culture of trust and responsibility. You'll find a flat organization where decisions are made together, and where diverse perspectives are welcomed. Knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and continuous learning are part of our daily routine. We act when we see potential - you'll have the freedom to explore, experiment, and make things happen.

Our offer

As a Data Engineer at Nedap, you will make a valuable contribution to our goal: making people happier and more successful in their professional lives. In addition to your salary, you are entitled to a thirteenth month, a good pension scheme, and profit sharing with the opportunity to become a shareholder of Nedap. At Nedap, everything revolves around trust and autonomy. You determine your own working hours and vacation days. We also highly value personal and professional growth. You will receive a comprehensive introduction, and we encourage you to continuously develop yourself.

Required experience and skills

You are naturally curious and eager to explore new technologies. With a proactive, hands-on mindset, you embrace challenges and turn ideas into tangible results. You're driven by continuous learning, always looking for opportunities to improve yourself and the team, and you take pride in making a real impact with your work.

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer in similar projects;
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and Spark;
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, or Databricks;
• Knowledge of data modelling and layered architecture;
• Ability to set best practices in CI/CD, automation, and governance;
• Curiosity to explore AI and MCP as new ways of working with data.

About Nedap

We are Nedap: a tech company with people knowledge. We're located on a fantastic campus in Groenlo, where more than 1000 specialists in fields such as design, engineering, software development, finance, HR, project management, marketing and sales are working on the development of new technology. Technology that helps people be more productive and successful in their work.

Application procedure

Curious about our vacancy for Data Engineer ? Take up the challenge! Send your CV and/or motivation via the application button Attn: . If you have any questions, please contact me at .

• An assessment is part of the selection procedure;
• As part of the application procedure, we ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct;
• At Nedap, we rely on the diversity of people and organisations. One of the things that makes us unique is our diverse mix of people and cultures. We believe in the power of ideas and the energy of individual initiative. This is the foundation on which our entire organisation is built;
• We respect your privacy.

• 1 . Your application
• 2 . First interview
• 3 . Next interview
• 4 . Offer
• 5 . High five!

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