Data Engineer; Microsoft & Quantexa

Overview

Job Title:
Data Engineer – Microsoft Ecosystem & Quantexa (3+ Years Experience)
Based in Amsterdam | Hybrid/Remote | Full-Time

Join our award-winning team at Next Wave-Infinium and help shape the future of data-driven transformation. Recognised as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the Netherlands, this is your opportunity to work on high-impact engagements across financial markets, regulatory technology, and contextual data platforms.

Next Wave-Infinium is a leader in data consulting and innovation, specialising in digital transformation, sustainable finance, and strategic advisory services. From our Amsterdam office, we serve clients across Europe and the Middle East in sectors such as financial services, technology, and the public sector—empowering them with cutting-edge platforms like Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and Quantexa.

As a Data Engineer, you ll be responsible for building robust, scalable solutions using the Microsoft stack and open-source technologies. You ll also have the opportunity to cross-train into Quantexa, one of the world’s leading platforms for contextual decision intelligence.

• Build and maintain scalable data architectures and back-end systems using Azure, Fabric, Synapse, and Data Lake
• Develop data pipelines, APIs, and models to support advanced analytics and regulatory reporting
• Design and deploy dashboards and analytics using Power BI
• Work with Scala, Spark, Hadoop, and Elasticsearch to manage and transform large data volumes
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment
• Collaborate in Agile project teams with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Solution Architects
• Get hands-on training and project experience with Quantexa, including entity resolution, graph analytics, and network modeling

Must-have:

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or analytics
• Solid experience with big data frameworks (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, Elastic Stack)
• Strong programming skills in Scala, Python, or Java
• Familiarity with Azure, Data Lake, Fabric, or Power BI;
  Experience in Agile delivery environments
• Knowledge of SQL and Python
• Strong problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work with the Quantexa platform

Nice-to-have:

• Background in financial crime, ESG, or financial services
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Microsoft Dev Ops, or cloud-native deployment
• Consulting or client-facing experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience delivering data-focused projects, preferably in a consultancy, financial institution, or regulated environment

• Competitive salary and company performance bonus
• Career development path to Senior Engineer or Consultant level
• 20 holidays + 3 company days annually
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility
• Certification support (Microsoft + Quantexa)
• Professional development, mentoring, and wellness programs
• Access to leading-edge tooling and a collaborative culture
• Opportunities to work on meaningful data, sustainability, and innovation projects across Europe and the Middle East

At Next Wave-Infinium, we’re committed to helping you grow—technically, professionally, and personally. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to critical projects, and receive support to thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: humanresourcessulting
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU and currently based within Europe unless otherwise stated.