Job description
Who we are
ADC is a Boutique Data and AI consultancy with offices in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark, and an award-winning data design studio (CLEVER°FRANKE) embedded in the group. We help organisations turn data and AI into real impact, leading a mission to accelerate the responsible use of Data and AI. We bring the full data value chain under one roof: from strategy and engineering to analytics, data science, and design. This way, we turn complex data into clear roadmaps, scalable foundations, AI-powered tools, and experiences people actually enjoy using.
We are a collective of statisticians, designers, PhDs, and agentic AI engineers with deep expertise in the industries we serve: financial services, life sciences, healthcare, the public sector, retail, agriculture, and transportation. We do not arrive with generic tools and a slide deck. We walk in, work alongside the people who know the organisation best, and build solutions that actually run.
We call ourselves Wayfinders. Our clients trust us to navigate complexity and make it real: turning ambition into action in environments where the margin for error is small and the consequences of getting it wrong are real, for customers, employees, supply chains, and the bottom line.
Shape the Future of AI-Powered Public services with ADC
Our Public & Society team is growing, and we are looking for a Data Engineer who is curious, technically driven, and eager to grow with us. As a Data Engineer, you will design and build scalable data pipelines that turn complex, high-volume datasets into reliable, production-ready foundations for engineering and analytics.
You will contribute to AI initiatives for public institutions, developing scalable systems that help improve public services, optimize operations, and enable data-driven decision-making. You will work in n highly regulated environments where security, privacy, traceability, and reliability are critical requirements.
You'll be part of a true collective, working alongside consultants, data scientists, data engineers, and AI specialists.
Where you'll make an impact
Data Pipeline Development & Engineering
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that address complex challenges within public sector organizations.
Develop data solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) that follow modern engineering and security best practices.
Work with complex, high-volume, and heterogeneous datasets, ensuring data quality, traceability, and reproducibility.
Technical delivery & tooling
Contribute to and implement solutions using modern data engineering frameworks.
Support projects end-to-end, from early discovery and design through to production deployment.
Help public sector organizations adopt engineering solutions responsibly by promoting best practices around model monitoring, governance, and operational excellence.
Collaboration & collective development
Collaborate closely with AI engineers, data engineers, data scientists, and client stakeholders to co-create solutions that work in practice.
Break down data engineering concepts into clear, practical recommendations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Continuously improve engineering practices, architectures, and ways of working to deliver sustainable, high-quality outcomes.
What You Bring
At ADC, we’re not just consultants: we’re leading experts in Data & AI using our expertise in AI, Data and Cloud Engineering. What unites us is a shared way of working: breaking down complex challenges to change how organisations operate.
A quantitative academic background: AI, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Econometrics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics or related field.
3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, implementing data solutions in large, complex organizations.
A solid foundation in AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, Python, data modelling, testing and monitoring in production environments.
Experience working with data and regulated environments: Strong understanding of data pipelines, distributed processing, APIs, scalable data architectures, orchestration frameworks, and delivering solutions in public sector environments where privacy, traceability, governance, and reliability are essential.
The ability to communicate with anyone in the room, breaking down complex ideas for technical and non-technical audiences.
A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset: you’re eager to solve problems, innovate, and drive change.
A collaborative spirit: You believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and supporting each other to raise the bar.
Fluency in Dutch and English.
Willingness to travel within the Netherlands.
What’s in it for you
At ADC, you’re part of the collective from day one. We want you to grow, experiment, and shape your own path while working on projects that matter. That means:
Impact you can point to: You’ll see your work in action and our projects change how organisations make decisions
Real responsibility, real support: You’ll work alongside experienced experts from the start, learning by doing with mentorship and feedback built in
The freedom to try new things: Spot a better way to build something? A smarter process? We want people who challenge the status quo
Collective Week: Once a year, we go on a workation with the whole ADC team. We work on pro bono projects, explore new ideas, and make the kind of memories you’ll want to talk about
Ownership opportunities: We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, plus the opportunity to invest in the company and become a co-owner once specific conditions are met. We mean it when we say collective
A vibrant culture: Daily lunches, Friday drinks, sports, social events: a culture you’ll notice from day one
What to do next
If you believe in building with heart, thrive on collaboration, and want to grow with a team that challenges and supports you, we want to meet you! If this sounds like your next challenge, apply through the link below.
*Amsterdam Data Collective is an equal opportunity employer. To shape a better future, we value diversity and promote equality. No characteristics are discriminated against, as indicated in Directive 2000/78/EC. We encourage and welcome all applications. Additional arrangements or adjustments to support your application can be discussed further.
