Data Engineer (Azure)

Data Platform Engineer – Utrecht (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about building scalable cloud platforms that make real-world impact? Do you want to help shape a modern data platform from scratch in a complex, high-impact environment?

At Xccelerated, we’re looking for a Platform Engineer to contribute to the development of a next-generation Cloud Data Platform on Azure . You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate closely with a Cloud Center of Excellence to build a robust, secure, and scalable foundation for data-driven innovation.

💡 Why Join Us?

✔ Build a modern cloud data platform from scratch in a high-impact environment

✔ Work on real-world use cases ranging from real-time data processing to advanced analytics

✔ Collaborate with experienced engineers, data scientists, and platform teams

✔ Gain hands-on experience with Azure, Terraform, Databricks, and event-driven architectures

✔ Contribute to solutions that directly impact large-scale, mission-critical operations

🚀 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the foundation of a modern data ecosystem.

🔹 Design and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure

🔹 Build and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

🔹 Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

🔹 Contribute to the architecture of a cloud-native data platform

🔹 Enable data use cases ranging from real-time streaming to advanced analytics

👨 💻 Who You Are

You are a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and working in complex technical environments.

✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud, IT, or related field

✅ 3–5 years of experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or DevOps

✅ Strong experience with Azure cloud services

✅ Hands-on experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

✅ Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar)

✅ Familiar with tools like Databricks, Event Hubs, Azure Data Factory

🎁 What We Offer

At Xccelerated, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a launchpad for your career in Data & Cloud.

💰 Competitive salary – we value your skills and experience

🛫 25 vacation days – take the rest you need

📙 An intensive onboarding period with a hands-on bootcamp

📊 Weekly technical training and innovation days throughout the year

💻 A company laptop and top-tier tools

🍎 Delicious lunches, great coffee, and a well-stocked snack bar

🌍 About Us

Xccelerated (part of the Xebia Group) is a tech accelerator that empowers engineers to become leaders in Data & Cloud. We combine top-tier consulting work with a powerful learning journey.

You’ll work four days per week at one of our partner companies and spend one day per week on structured training, mentorship, and innovation.

After one year with us, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of our partner companies directly and continue your impact.

📩 Ready to Take the Next Step? We’d love to meet you!

📧 Contact Samantha Goncalves – sgoncalves@xccelerated.io

📞 Call us at: +31613889770

📋 Application Process

1. First interview with one of our recruitment consultants
2. Technical assessment and presentation with one of our Tech Leads (remote)

We aim to complete the process within 1–3 weeks, depending on your availability. Looking forward to hearing from you!