Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform
Solid background in data engineering and infrastructure design
Experience working in product-driven environments
Ability to work independently in a remote setup
Soft Skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Proactive, “can-do” attitude with out-of-the-box thinking
Focus on delivering value and practical solutions
Positive and constructive approach to teamwork
Contract Details
Contract role (external/consultant)
Remote work possible
At Dataleaps, we help organizations turn data into real business impact. We specialize in building scalable data platforms, applying AI/ML, and shaping data strategies that actually work in practice—not just on paper.
Our approach is simple: no unnecessary complexity, no corporate fluff—just smart, human engineering that removes friction and accelerates innovation. We work closely with our clients to design and implement solutions that make data accessible, reliable, and actionable.
As a consultant at Dataleaps, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative, down-to-earth team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Data & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team as a consultant. In this role, you will work on high-impact projects for one of the largest retail companies in the Netherlands, contributing to the development of scalable data and infrastructure solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and thrives in collaborative environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable data and infrastructure solutions
Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions
Translate business needs into robust technical implementations
Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of data systems
Identify opportunities to improve existing systems and processes
Provide clear insights into technical decisions and their business value
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Excellent communication skills
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
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Contract role (external/consultant)
Remote work possible
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A track record of leading technical delivery on real-world, complex systems: services, data pipelines, integrations, AI/ML workloads, or platform engineering.
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Deep understanding of software design principles, distributed systems, and architectural patterns (DDD, EDA, microservices, API design).
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Kubernetes/AKS experience at a level where you can make architectural and operational decisions, not just run workloads.
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Lead technical direction on client engagements: own architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure solutions are built to last across Kubernetes/AKS, event streaming, CI/CD, security, and AI/ML-ready platforms.
Serve as the trusted technical voice for clients: challenge assumptions, shape roadmaps, and help senior stakeholders understand trade-offs without drowning them in jargon.
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Lead technical direction on client engagements: own architecture decisions, set engineering standards, and ensure solutions are built to last across Kubernetes/AKS, event streaming, CI/CD, security, and AI/ML-ready platforms.
Serve as the trusted technical voice for clients: challenge assumptions, shape roadmaps, and help senior stakeholders understand trade-offs without drowning them in jargon.
Embed as a technical anchor in client teams: guide engineers through design and implementation, raise the collective bar through code reviews, pairing, and structured feedback.
Drive modernisation at scale: supported migrations from on-prem, monolith, and ESB landscapes towards microservices, domain-driven, and event-driven architectures with a clear plan, not just a vision.
Own the technical narrative: facilitate architecture reviews, run engineering workshops, and translate complex system challenges into clear options, trade-offs, and decisions.
Remove what slows teams down: identify systemic bottlenecks in tooling, process, or architecture and work with client leadership to actually fix them.
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A seasoned engineer who has led: you've made architectural calls, mentored engineers, and owned outcomes, not just delivered tickets.
A consultant at heart: you ask before you prescribe, push back with evidence, and know that the best technical solution is sometimes not the first one you thought of.
Comfortable with ambiguity and politics: you can navigate competing stakeholder interests, legacy constraints, and shifting priorities without losing momentum.
A multiplier: you measure success by how much better the team around you gets, not just by what you personally shipped.
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A track record of leading technical delivery on real-world, complex systems: services, data pipelines, integrations, AI/ML workloads, or platform engineering.
Engineering foundations
Deep understanding of software design principles, distributed systems, and architectural patterns (DDD, EDA, microservices, API design).
Strong instincts around code quality, testing strategy, observability, and production reliability.
Cloud & DevOps
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (preferably Azure), including networking, identity, security, and managed services at scale.
Solid grasp of CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and automation. You've built and maintained these, not just used them.
Kubernetes/AKS experience at a level where you can make architectural and operational decisions, not just run workloads.
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Experience leading engineering teams or workstreams: setting direction, unblocking people, and holding technical quality.
Proven consultancy skills: stakeholder management, facilitating difficult conversations, and delivering clear recommendations under pressure.
Comfortable operating across organisational levels, from pairing with a junior engineer to advising a VP of Engineering.
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Proven experience in Data Engineering, Data Modeling or Data Platform Engineering (typically 4–6 years).
Good understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture.
Hands-on experience with dbt, SQL, and Python.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
Comfortable working in a client-facing or consulting environment, building trust and communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and an engineering mindset.
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Experience with Spark / PySpark.
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK).
Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.
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Strong communication skills; you can hold your own in a room with both engineers and business stakeholders.
Proactive ownership mindset: you spot problems early and drive them to resolution.
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Willingness to lead discussions, not just contribute to them. We want to know your opinion.
Human: you have opinions, questions, hobbies, and maybe a questionable taste in snacks. That’s fine - we’re a little bit geeky and proud of it.
Why Join Dataleaps
Meaningful variety. Work on Data and AI projects across industries — no two engagements are the same.
Real influence. Shape the company, not just your role. We're growing, and your input influences how we work and who we become.
Genuine peer growth. Learn from strong engineers and challenge them back - it goes both ways here.
Collaboration over competition. With teammates and clients. We're on the same side.
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Develop robust data models and abstractions that enable analytics and reporting.
Advise clients on data platform strategy and help translate business requirements into sound technical architectures.
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Good understanding of Data Lakehouse architecture.
Hands-on experience with dbt, SQL, and Python.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS.
Comfortable working in a client-facing or consulting environment, building trust and communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and an engineering mindset.
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Experience with Spark / PySpark.
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK).
Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills; you can hold your own in a room with both engineers and business stakeholders.
Proactive ownership mindset: you spot problems early and drive them to resolution.
Comfortable in the messy middle: consulting means requirements evolve, and you adapt without losing momentum.
Willingness to lead discussions, not just contribute to them. We want to know your opinion.
Human: you have opinions, questions, hobbies, and maybe a questionable taste in snacks. That’s fine - we’re a little bit geeky and proud of it.
Why Join Dataleaps
Meaningful variety. Work on Data and AI projects across industries — no two engagements are the same.
Real influence. Shape the company, not just your role. We're growing, and your input influences how we work and who we become.
Genuine peer growth. Learn from strong engineers and challenge them back - it goes both ways here.
Collaboration over competition. With teammates and clients. We're on the same side.
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