Azure Data Engineer

Role: Azure Data Engineer

Duration: January 5, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (6 months) can be extended.

Location: Nijenoord 6 in Utrecht- Netherlands

Remote Work: Hybrid

Work Regime: 32-36 hours/week

Languages: Dutch

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Assignment Description:

We are looking for an Azure Data Engineer at RVO. This role does not involve the development of the Data and Analytics platform itself. You will, for example, help further develop CI/CD pipelines and unlock source systems. Additionally, you will assist other teams in realizing data products on the platform. This includes, among other things, datasets and reports, as well as newly developed data science applications such as chatbots. We are setting up this platform and are looking for a highly experienced engineer who can help us set up (parts of) the platform.

You will work independently and without supervision to realize:

• Setting up tooling on Azure (including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, PowerBI, Microsoft DevOps ).
• Unlocking and refining sources in Databricks .
• Accelerating and automating ML/AI workloads and the data science work environment within Databricks .
• Further automating the GIT CI/CD workflow for data products.
• Working on the further professionalization of the data platform and documenting it in our wiki.
• Setting up DevOps Pipelines , unlocking data with Python/PySpark , and a bit of Terraforming .
• You will contribute ideas about MLops setup for data science products.
• Furthermore, since Azure and Databricks are new to a large part of the organization, you will transfer your knowledge and enthusiastically guide colleagues in this new way of working.

Organizational Context and Culture

Working today for the world of tomorrow

The world changes every day, and we change with it. With over 6000 RVO employees, we work every day for tomorrow. We support, advise, and stimulate entrepreneurial Netherlands. We help with innovation and sustainability. Nationally and internationally, because our work does not stop at the border. Together we work on:

• The sustainability of our energy supplies.
• Combating climate change.
• A transition to a sustainable agricultural and food system.
• A strong digital economy.

These are major challenges, but we believe it is possible. That is why we connect entrepreneurs, governments, and organizations to build the Netherlands of tomorrow. We do it together.

Requirements

• Proven 5years experience with implementation of Azure data Platforms
• 5years experience in the role of consultant/advisor on Azure platforms
• HBO education in ICT and/or Business Informatics or comparable
• Databricks Data Engineer Certified
• DP-203 (Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure)

Wishes

• Proven experience with Databricks
• Proven experience with DAMA DMBOK
• Proven experience as a Lead Azure developer
• Completed WO (University) education
• Experience with implementation of Azure architecture (workspaces, apps, roles, security, monitoring