Senior Data Engineer
Summary
Senior Data Engineer on a temporary assignment building and running the data and software platform behind airport passenger-flow management (GreenWave products). Day to day: Python backend services and REST APIs, data pipelines, deployments on Azure with Kubernetes/OpenShift, plus monitoring, incident response and CI/CD.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer for a temporary assignment. This role is central to developing and maintaining the data and software platform that supports passenger flow management and operational decision-making. The successful candidate will design backend solutions that enhance the airport's capacity to deliver reliable, predictable passenger services.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs for internal and external use.
- Build and optimize data pipelines and integrations supporting GreenWave products and airport operations.
- Deploy, monitor, and operate applications using Azure and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.
- Ensure platform stability through monitoring, troubleshooting, incident management, and continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize models and data products.
- Contribute to standards in software engineering, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Python backend development and REST API design.
- Hands-on experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
- Strong SQL skills, ideally with PostgreSQL.
- Practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
- Experience deploying and maintaining applications in production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, incident resolution, and monitoring skills.
- Familiarity with delivering data-driven platforms or APIs for external consumption.
- Experience with CI/CD workflows and version control (git).
- Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus for stakeholder communication.
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