Senior Data Engineer

At a glance

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior data engineer to join us at the Finance & Risk Data Domain. Eight or more years of experience is required, and you would join us at the hay level of 11 (€63.000 - € 100.000 yearly gross, based on 36h/week including holiday allowance & benefits budget). The position is for 40 hours per week.

This department consists of multiple teams that each work on one or more data products that serve a particular goal. When you join on of these teams, you will work on those data products. These products support the reporting function of the bank, and allow downstream teams to prepare both internal and external reports, that help steer decisions and disclose required information to the central bank.

Your job

As a senior data engineer you will first and foremost act as an example to the others in your team when it comes to development practices, clean code and software design. Your experience will be invaluable when making decisions and creating a future proof application. Aside that you will also contribute directly to the codebase, and assist with the end to end responsibilities that we have as a devops team.

Some typical activities include:

• Championing good development practices  (examples: rigorous PR reviews, coaching junior engineers, helping steer design decisions)


• Monitoring production processes and troubleshooting


• Creating new data products (onboarding new data, adding transformation logic etc.)


• Adding features to underlying platforms


• Improvement and optimization of existing code

Your profile

Our software is built using a mix of Python and SQL, and runs on databricks. Scheduling resides in Airflow and we use several internal libraries/components that provide standardized features for all data teams in ABN AMRO. Experience in the following areas is desired:

• Python


• Pyspark / databricks experience


• SQL


• Airflow


• Software development practices such as:
  
  
  
  • Clean code
  
  
  • (unit) testing
  
  
  • Patterns
  
  
  
  


• Excellent communication skills

AI-Assisted Development (nice to have)

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot in VS Code / IDEs)


• Able to establish and maintain structured AI context (e.g. repository-level instructions, prompts, and reusable skills)


• Guides AI tools by embedding team standards, architectural decisions, and best practices into reusable context


• Reduces rework and inconsistency by contributing to shared AI assets (templates, examples, and patterns)


• Critically evaluates AI-generated output and ensures alignment with quality, security, and maintainability expectationsIdentifies opportunities to scale AI usage across the team through structured approaches rather than ad-hoc prompting

Working environment

The F&R data domain is a multicultural environment that works in an agile way and promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration. We host department wide sessions several times a year to facilitate this and have some fun events on top.

We are offering

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. 

In addition, we offer: 

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget. 


• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future. 


• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you. 


• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually. 


• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work. 


• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000. 


• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use. 

 
You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy. 

Interested?

After initial screening, the interview process consists of a first interview to go over the role and relevant experience and skills in broad strokes. This is followed by a technical assignment and a technical interview. The assignment covers the basic aspects of the job and forms a starting point for the second interview. An optional third round may take place to meet management and discuss strategic themes. For additional questions, you can contact the hiring manager: [email protected]

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future. 

If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume. 

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

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