Data Engineer

Data Engineer Opportunity at APG

The role

On behalf of the Asset Management Responsible Investments team at APG, we are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, your focus will be on developing data pipelines for newly developed Investment and Research Platforms as well as streamlining data flows for existing platforms.

What you would do

As a developer you are responsible for, among other things:

• Analyzing and translating business needs to systems and processes; and developing and implementing feasible solutions to satisfy these needs.
• Set up and maintain Azure DevOps repositories to facilitate version control and collaborative development.
• Maintain a Databricks workspace and manage all its dependencies and connections.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines that implement business methodologies, putting in place a clear documentation to support the pipelines.
• Collaborate with analytics and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools.
• Share and transfer knowledge to the team members.
• Contribute to development of strategies with the latest technologies.
• Create, challenge and validate pipeline/application design.
• Interact with both team as well as end users – front office, IT, Architecture.
• Support system, integration, end user testing and deployments.

Our team is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the entire delivery of a solution. The CMI-RI team comprised of international team members that collectively have the skills to get the job done every iteration. We work towards flexible and high-performing agile teams which are composed of members with T-shaped skills.

What you bring

As a Data Engineer, you are a specialist in finding solutions. You think in terms of opportunities and are service minded. Taking ownership and accepting responsibility comes naturally to you; you have a pragmatic attitude and are motivated to deliver quality. You have a willingness to develop or enhance your t-shaped skills.

Additionally we ask for:

• At least five years of demonstrated work experience with data modeling and data querying.
• Proficiency in Python and/or other programming language.
• Knowledge of Data Engineering, DevOps and Azure Data Platform.
• Background/degree in Computer Science / Engineering.
• Knowledge of the PySpark framework and working experience with databricks.
• Familiarity with complex financial datasets and pipelines.
• Highly developed communication skills in English.
• Must be self-motivated, well organized, team player.

Nice to haves:

• Able to set-up and maintain SQL database.
• Have experience in web development
• Experience with Agile working;
• Able to coach junior developers and contribute constructively to a high performing team;
• Able to challenge team and end users.

What we offer you

We will offer you, depending on relevant knowledge and experience, a gross salary in the range of € 5.149,- to € 7.354,- based on full-time employment (40 hours) and great employment conditions aimed at flexibility, such as:

• A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
• Attention to your vitality and personal development
• Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
• And obviously a well-managed pension

Where you will work

For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well-being fairly and sustainably. Now and later.

APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced.

When you choose to work at APG, you're choosing a job where you contribute to a bright future. And that's not all. You're also choosing the best employer in the Netherlands in the financial sector!

More information

Get in touch with Alain Laar, van via +31658829965 or alain.van.laar@apg.nl or Remie Spanjerberg via remie.spanjerberg@apg-am.nl who can tell you more about the specifics of the position.

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.