Senior Data Solutions Engineer - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job Description

Join the Data Revolution at TU/e: Where Data Meets Discovery! As the data team for researchers, we empower our community with tailored and cost-effective data solutions for pioneering innovations. As part of the Product Area Research (PAR), our mission is to equip our university’s brightest minds with the tools and technology they need to navigate the entire research data & AI lifecycle. We are building an advanced data ecosystem that’s more than just infrastructure, it’s a launchpad for groundbreaking investigations. Technology evolves fast and so do we. While continuously reinventing ourselves, we take pride in putting strong foundations first.

Together with our research community across TU/e, we explore and validate new ways of working with data. This ranges from testing and integrating techniques such as synthetic data to developing the smart campus data ecosystem, where we provide the infrastructure building blocks that turn real campus data into shared foundations for advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making at TU/e. That is why we are looking for a Senior Data Solutions Engineer to join us on this journey.

Your role

This is more than a technical position. It is an opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the future of research data services at TU/e and to contribute directly to innovations that support our researchers and the wider university community.

As our Senior Data Solutions Engineer, you will work closely with the Tech Lead as a senior technical counterpart within a small, ambitious team consisting of three developers and a Product Owner. Together, you will help guide the next phase of growth for the platform as we move from foundational delivery towards a mature, scalable, and high-performing engineering organisation.

We believe modern data engineering is no longer limited to pipelines and storage alone. It is increasingly about connecting systems, enabling users, automating intelligently, and creating solutions that are both efficient and sustainable. New development practices, including AI-assisted engineering tools, offer opportunities to accelerate routine work and allow greater focus on architecture, security, maintainability, and user experience.

If you are motivated by building modern data platforms, experimenting with new approaches, and delivering solutions that create real impact in a dynamic academic environment, get in touch!

What you will do

You will work in lockstep with the Tech Lead to shape our technical roadmap. We are looking for a disciplined engineer who can navigate the "big picture" while ensuring our infrastructure remains rock-solid; someone who turns complex ideas into production-worthy reality with independent initiative.

• You will work across multiple layers of the platform, contributing where needed—from infrastructure automation and backend engineering to user-facing tools and integrations.
• You will rapidly prototype new solutions where appropriate, while applying the necessary care and governance when working with production systems, security-sensitive environments, and institutional data.
• You will design and implement integrations between data platforms, APIs, databases, and emerging AI capabilities to create coherent and scalable solutions for researchers.
• You will use modern development tooling, including AI-assisted engineering tools, to improve productivity while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
• You will prototype and develop practical researcher-facing solutions, using appropriate technologies such as APIs, modern web frameworks, and AI-assisted development tooling.

Job Requirements

What you bring

• You have a strong background in software and data engineering, with demonstrable experience in building and maintaining reliable production environments.
• You have extensive experience with Python, Apache Spark, and Databricks, including the development and management of data pipelines and platform components.
• You have experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles, preferably combined with Databricks Asset Bundles or similar deployment tooling.
• You have experience with Azure services or comparable cloud platforms, and a solid understanding of infrastructure concepts such as networking, security, storage, containers, and virtual environments.
• You are familiar with networking concepts such as VNets, subnets, private connectivity, NAT gateways, and firewalls.
• You have a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, are able to work independently, communicate effectively with different stakeholders, and are interested in developments such as event-driven architectures and AI-supported engineering practices.
• You understand how AI-assisted engineering can improve productivity and apply these tools with sound judgment, enabling greater focus on architecture, security, maintainability, and user experience.

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3.546,- to maximum € 6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11  Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Oana Candel, Product Owner, i.a.candel@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Rob van der Linden, Senior Recruiter, r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.