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    Data Engineer (AI-first)

    Haystack People
    Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) Fulltime €65.000 - €90.000 per jaar (incl. vakantiegeld) 2026-08-30

    About Haystack People

    Haystack People is a recruitment agency that helps innovative AI-driven software companies find top talent to build revolutionary solutions for the public sector. They focus on organizations that implement advanced AI models and operate with high data security standards.

    About the Position

    Introduction

    Your next employer builds innovative AI-driven software utilized by major public sector organizations. They distinguish themselves by implementing the most advanced AI models in their platform. The scale and sensitivity of the data demand an exceptionally high level of expertise and security. As a Data Engineer (AI-first), you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to solutions that directly impact society. They are in a scaling-up phase, meaning you'll have the chance to grow with the company and take on significant responsibility.

    Responsibilities

    In this crucial role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing the entire data infrastructure. This includes:

    • Setting up data pipelines.
    • Ensuring data quality.
    • Implementing scalable cloud solutions.
    • Working closely with a team of AI specialists and software engineers to ensure AI models are fed with reliable, high-quality data.
    • Driving the data strategy and playing a key role in the further development of the AI platform.

    Requirements

    To be successful in this role, you possess:

    • A Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar).
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Engineer in a complex environment.
    • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
    • Experience with large datasets and distributed systems (Spark, Flink, Kafka).
    • Expertise in setting up ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehousing.
    • Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
    • Dutch language skills preferred (working knowledge required for this role based in the Netherlands).

    Nice to Have

    • Knowledge of and experience with machine learning pipelines and MLOps.

    Benefits

    • Good secondary employment benefits, such as pension and travel allowance.
    • The opportunity to work on socially relevant AI solutions.
    • A challenging role in a dynamic, growing organization with ample room for personal initiative.
    • Opportunities for personal and professional development, including training and conferences.
    • A hybrid work environment, combining remote work with office days in Amsterdam.

    About Company

    Haystack People is a recruitment agency that helps innovative AI-driven software companies find top talent to build revolutionary solutions for the public sector. They focus on organizations that implement advanced AI models and operate with high data security standards.

    How to Apply

    Are you the Data Engineer (AI-first) who wants to make a difference in the public sector and is ready for a new challenge? Apply directly or contact us for more information.

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    Location

    Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

    Type

    Fulltime

    Keywords

    Data Engineering
    AI
    Cloud Computing
    Azure
    AWS
    GCP
    Data Pipelines
    ETL
    ELT
    Data Warehousing
    Distributed Systems
    Spark
    Flink
    Kafka
    MLOps
    Machine Learning
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    Data Engineer (AI-first)

    Haystack People