Junior Data Engineer, 2026 Graduate
Summary
A junior data engineer role (2026 graduate) at Tencent's gaming division in the Netherlands, designing and maintaining gaming data platforms, data warehouse models, and high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines, working with Python/Java/Go, SQL, and big data tools like Spark, Flink, and Kafka.
About the Hiring Team What the Role Entails Join Tencent IEG Global and help shape the future of gaming through data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain gaming data platforms and pipelines for real-time and batch processing
- Lead data warehouse modeling and analysis for gaming-related data products
- Optimize ETL/ELT processes for high-volume gaming data streams
- Collaborate with game developers and product teams to deliver actionable insights
Who We Look For
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science or related technical field, graduating between January 2025 and December 2026
- Strong programming foundation with knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design
- Proficiency in Python/Java/Go and advanced SQL skills
- Experience with relational and distributed database systems
- Familiarity with big data ecosystems (Spark/Flink/Kafka) is preferred
- Excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with popular cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Passion for the gaming industry
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to strive in a high-paced and dynamic working environment
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Who we are Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.