TL;DR

Principal Data Cloud Engineer (AI): Setting the technical direction and inspiring cloud engineers in AI and data-driven business transformation, designing scalable cloud infrastructures. Focus on establishing infrastructure and CI/CD platforms, managing stakeholders, and translating market developments into new tools and standards.

Location: Must reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit.

Company

%hirify_global% is a European powerhouse in AI and data-driven business transformation, placing data at the center of every client engagement.

What you will do

Design complex, scalable cloud infrastructures and ensure delivery excellence across multiple projects.
Connect different technical disciplines to create maximum value for clients while following industry best practices.
Stay ahead of market developments and translate them into new tools, methods, and standards.
Mentor senior specialists and consultants, actively contributing to knowledge sharing through expert training and coaching.
Join strategic sessions, help frame complex issues, and identify opportunities where %hirify_global% can add value as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

A completed technical bachelor’s or master’s degree.
At least 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, partly in a leading or architect role within data-related projects.
Deep expertise on modern data platform infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, bash, Python).
Experience leading high-complexity projects and know how to manage diverse stakeholders.
Hands-on experience establishing infrastructure and CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) from the ground up in enterprise environments.
You already reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit.
Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Culture & Benefits

A key role where you have direct influence on %hirify_global%’s technical strategy.
A culture that respects your work-life balance, including options for a sabbatical or extra leave.
An excellent salary (matching the Principal/Senior Principal level), bonus scheme, and mobility budget/lease car.
Access to a network of expert peers for collaboration, plus sports facilities and social events.

Hiring process

Three consecutive interviews including a technical, online assessment after the first interview.