Senior Full-Stack Data Engineer - €3.546 - €6.433 A Month
Services, Library and Information Services
Societal challenges demand new knowledge. It is the task of the TU/e to develop this knowledge by adapting and changing research and education. At Library and Information Services (LIS) we look ahead, together with our scientists and students, and constantly provide the best possible library and information services to enable the creation of this new knowledge.
Job DescriptionJoin 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 Full‑Stack Data Engineer to join us on this journey.
Your roleAs our senior full‑stack data engineer, you will serve as the primary collaborator to the TechLead within a young, ambitious team of three developers and a Product Owner. We are currently scaling our footprint within the TU/e organization, transitioning from foundational builds to a mature, high‑output engineering culture. If your ambition is experimenting, designing and implementing such data solutions, we want to hear from you!
What you will doYou will work in lockstep with the Tech Lead to shape our technical roadmap, acting as a vital sparring partner. We are looking for a disciplined engineer who can navigate the "big picture" while ensuring our infrastructure remains rock‑solid;
someone who turnscomplex ideas into production‑worthy reality with independent initiative.
- Full‑Stack Development: Architect and build internal data products, developing both the robust Python/Spark backends and the intuitive Frontend interfaces that bring data to life.
- Rapid Prototyping: Act as the team’s "bridge" from concept to reality, utilizing "VibeCoding" and AI‑assisted workflows to quickly prototype frontends that validate ideas before full‑scale production.
- User‑centric data delivery: Transform complex datasets into actionable tools, ensuring that the "last mile" of data delivery (the UI/UX) is as high‑quality as the pipeline behind it.
- Collaborative architecture: Design and maintain scalable data pipelines using ApacheSpark and Databricks, ensuring data integrity across the entire lifecycle. Infrastructure as code: Take full ownership of the deployment lifecycle—from frontend assets to backend infrastructure—using Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs), Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD.
- Building intelligent ecosystems: Implement event‑driven ingestion patterns and explore the integration of agents, LLMs, and Model Context Protocols (MCP) to enable smart, full‑stack research applications.
- Secure and connected infrastructure: Apply your networking knowledge (VNets, subnets, firewalls) to ensure applications are secure, performant, and well‑integrated within the TU/e landscape.
- A strong background in software and data engineering, with a proven track record of production‑grade systems.
- Expert‑level experience with Python, Spark, and Databricks.
- Strong proficiency with Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles.
- Intermediate knowledge of networking concepts such as VNets, subnets, NAT gateways, and firewalls.
- A collaborative mindset: you challenge ideas constructively and enjoy working closely with a Tech Lead.
- Comfort navigating shifting priorities while staying focused on long‑term platform goals.
- Interest in event‑driven architectures and the future of on‑prem Kubernetes environments.
- A true T‑shaped profile: deep expertise in data engineering, paired with the confidence to build a React or Vue frontend when needed.
- Enjoyment of prototyping. You can take a rough idea and quickly turn it into a working, interactive proof of concept.
- Highly adaptable and resourceful when faced with new information or a change in direction.
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.
- 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.
Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region 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.
Information & ApplicationDo 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 via
For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact our internal Senior Recruiter: Rob van der Linden, via
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.
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.
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