I'm representing an Energy client based in Utrecht is seeking a skilled Data Engineer Technical Consultant to support the delivery of technology-driven solutions across complex projects. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong consulting and project management capabilities.
They are a rapidly growing technology company specialising in data analytics and machine learning within the energy sector. The industry is undergoing a major transformation, moving toward a more diverse energy mix and decentralised generation. This shift requires smarter, more flexible systems supported by high-quality data and advanced analytics.
Your primary responsibility is implementing proprietary software solutions within client application landscapes. The role combines technical execution with business-oriented problem solving.
You act as the technical specialist responsible for designing, developing, and testing data-driven business rules (primarily in Python) that operate on client datasets.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test business rules for data validation, estimation, detection, aggregation, and forecasting
- Work with additional data sources such as weather data and machine learning models
- Collaborate closely with functional consultants to orchestrate modular rules into scalable business flows
- Create automated test cases for designed flows
- Coach clients and implementation partners on configuration development, data migration, and scheduling
- Gather and analyse customer requirements to understand business challenges
- Co-design solutions or proof-of-concepts and support commercial proposal activities
- Work on-site, remotely, or from the office depending on project needs
- Collaborate with product teams to apply emerging cloud, analytics, and ML technologies
You are an enthusiastic and communicative professional with a strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving mindset. You are able to translate business challenges into robust technical solutions and work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
Background & experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a consultant (10+ years for architect level)
- Experience in enterprise system implementation projects (energy or utilities experience is a plus)
- Strong ability to reason about and communicate solution designs
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Strong experience with Python (including pandas)
- Solid software development skills (design, development, testing, documentation)
- Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Understanding of security and access management
- Knowledge of web protocols and RESTful APIs
- Experience working with Unix-based systems
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Experience with BDD-style testing (e.g. Gherkin) is a plus
- Industry knowledge is beneficial but not required
Competencies:
- Strong customer-oriented communication skills
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage scope and handle changing requirements
- Reliable, responsible, and flexible
- Willingness to travel
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a leading Energy client on impactful international projects
- Salary: €60,000 - €90,000
- Exposure to global stakeholders and diverse project challenges
- Pension
- Insurances and more.
If interested get in touch on LinkedIn or email: [email protected]