Fullstack Data Engineer (APO)

TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Data Engineer (APO): Shaping and scaling data platforms for hirify.global’s CO₂-neutral future, with an accent on improving data ingestion, platform architecture, and transitioning experimental solutions to production. Focus on designing scalable and maintainable data architectures, optimizing Snowflake data models and PostgreSQL databases, and ensuring reliability of Kubernetes-based services.

Location: Hybrid in Rotterdam, Netherlands (40% office, 40% home, 20% flexible; temporary abroad work up to 3 weeks/year possible with approval).

Salary: €83,000–€117,000 gross annual

Company

hirify.global is an energy company driving the transition to a CO₂-neutral future by 2035 through data-driven transformation.

What you will do

• Lead improvements to APO data ingestion and platform architecture.
• Drive the transition of POCs and project solutions into structured production environments.
• Support strategic discussions on platform ownership, technical direction, and scalability.
• Ensure APO data products are robust, observable, and production-ready.
• Contribute to technical decision-making around Snowflake, Kubernetes, Python backend, and database design.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or Backend Engineer in operational or data-intensive environments.
• Advanced Python expertise with strong software engineering best practices.
• Expert SQL knowledge with Snowflake and PostgreSQL.
• Strong Git expertise including advanced workflows.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (preferably Azure DevOps).
• Solid Kubernetes experience and understanding of container orchestration concepts.
• Strong architectural mindset with experience in evolving system landscapes.

Culture & Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €83,000 and €117,000, including FlexBudget and 8% holiday allowance.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working model (40% office, 40% home, 20% flexible).
• Option to work abroad up to 3 weeks/year (max 2 consecutively) with manager approval.
• Work in a culture that values ownership, technical excellence, and meaningful impact on the energy transition.

Hiring process

• Contact recruiter: venetia.dewit@hirify.global.com