RevoData is hiring a Principal Data Engineer

Requirements

• Led data platforms from idea to reality more than once, owning the outcome.
• Made architectural decisions and improved systems over time.
• Deep understanding of Databricks: not just using it, but shaping platform structure.
• Experience with Delta Lake design, Unity Catalog setup and governance.
• Comfortable orchestrating with Workflows, structuring code and deployments, and designing data flows from ingestion to consumption.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous or messy environments.
• Balances pragmatism with quality: knows when to push for better design and when to accept 'good enough for now'.
• Raises the level of people around through reviews, discussions, and example.
• Influences decisions across technical and business domains, communicating trade-offs to engineers, product owners, and CTOs.

Nice to Have

• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional, Machine Learning Engineer Professional etc.)
• Databricks Champion status
• Fluency in Dutch

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — NDSM, Amsterdam

About RevoData

• RevoData is a boutique Data & AI consultancy and proud Databricks Gold partner.
• They focus exclusively on Databricks, allowing them to go deep and do things properly.
• They help companies across Europe unlock the value in their data, helping them design and build scalable platforms that support real business use cases.
• They foster a no-ego, no-nonsense culture where collaboration, proactivity and knowledge sharing are part of everyday work.

About you

• You’ve led data platforms from idea to reality - more than once: Not just contributing, but owning the outcome.
• You’ve made architectural decisions, dealt with the consequences, and improved things along the way.
• Databricks is a tool you truly understand, not just use: You don’t just implement pipelines - you shape how platforms are structured.
• From Delta Lake design decisions to Unity Catalog setup and governance, you define foundations that scale.
• You’re comfortable working across the platform: orchestrating with Workflows, structuring code and deployments properly, and thinking through how data flows from ingestion to consumption.
• New to Databricks but wan't to specialise quickly? Still apply - we have a track for you!
• You bring structure where there isn’t any: You can take a vague ambition (“we need a data platform”) and turn it into something concrete - defining approach, architecture, and first steps without needing everything handed to you.
• You balance pragmatism with quality: You know when to push for a better design, and when to move forward with something “good enough for now.”
• You don’t get stuck in theory, but you also don’t create future problems.
• You raise the level of the people around you: Through reviews, discussions, and the way you work, you make others better - without it feeling forced or hierarchical.
• You influence decisions in the grey area between tech and business: You can challenge assumptions, explain trade-offs, and guide decisions - whether you’re speaking to an engineer, a product owner, or a CTO.

Nice to have

• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional, Machine Learning Engineer Professional etc.)
• Databricks Champion status
• Fluency in Dutch

💡 Already a Principal but new to Databricks?

• We focus exclusively on Databricks, so you'll be working with your hands deep in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform: PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, and the latest Mosaic AI features.
• But we don't expect you to walk in as a power user.
• If you’ve built strong data platforms on other stacks and want to specialise in Databricks quickly - that's enough to get started.
• For candidates without Databricks experience who want to ramp up quickly, we're willing to invest.
• We offer a 7 month crash course covering certifications, hands-on client project work, and an internal knowledge-sharing session to cement what you've learned.
• This track transitions to a permanent contract upon reaching the agreed milestones.
• It's designed to get you up to speed fast, with full support from the team along the way!

What we offer

• Tech Playground: Love experimenting? So do we. Play around with Databricks, Terraform, Terragrunt, Asset Bundles, CI/CD, monitoring & alerting tools, Cursor and more.
• Unlimited Learning: Take advantage of our partner academies, weekly workshops, and lunch & learns.
• Fun Clubs: Join our climbing club, padel club, language club or start your own club!
• Work-Life Balance: We trust you to get the job done - whether you're an early bird or a night owl. Our hybrid set up includes Wednesday’s at our HQ in NDSM, typically two days at the client's office and the rest is up to you: work from home or join us at the office.
• Wellbeing Budget: Monthly €75 net wellbeing budget to spend however you like - some recent spends have included gym memberships, bouldering shoes, a Calm-app subscription or a trip to the hairdresser!
• Allowances: Every month work from home, travel & internet/phone allowance.
• Additional Perks: Pension plan, lunch at the office, quarterly events, workations & a pet-friendly office in the heart of NDSM!

We'd love to meet you!

• If you resonate with our technology, culture, and vision, we're excited to meet you!
• Apply directly through this vacancy, our website, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
• We appreciate a CV that goes beyond your experience – a picture of your pet, a podcast you’re currently enjoying or a fun fact are always welcome!
• We value getting to know you better, and our final interview takes place in person at our Amsterdam office.
• Please note, we do not cover interview travel costs or relocation expenses and cannot provide visa sponsorships as we are not registered as a referee employer.
• Candidates who already have the right to work in the Netherlands or elsewhere in the EU and are open to relocating are welcome to apply.

Additional info

• RevoData has been growing quickly, and we’re ready for the next chapter - with multiple start dates available in 2026.
• Apply now and be part of our next chapter of growth.
• We are open to hiring at Principal level for this role.
• Our Principal salary range is €90,000-€110,000 per year.
• As part of the hiring process, candidates are benchmarked during the technical assessment.
• If your skills and experience align more closely with a different level, we will discuss the corresponding salary band with you.

Additional Information

• Candidates must already have the right to work in the Netherlands or elsewhere in the EU.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• No relocation expenses or interview travel costs covered.
• Hybrid work setup: Wednesday at HQ in NDSM, typically two days at client's office, rest flexible (home/office).
• Workations available.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Monthly €75 net wellbeing budget.
• Work from home, travel & internet/phone allowance monthly.
• Pension plan included.
• Lunch provided at the office.
• Quarterly events.
• Open to candidates with Principal experience but new to Databricks via a 7-month ramp-up track.
• 7-month crash course for candidates without Databricks experience: includes certifications, hands-on client project work, internal knowledge-sharing, leading to permanent contract upon milestone completion.