Analytics Engineer

Enza Zaden is on a mission to become the most data-savvy and data-driven breeding company in the world. Are you passionate about unlocking the value of data? Do you thrive in designing, building, and optimizing data platforms? If so, we’re looking for you 

This is why you want to join us as Analytics Engineer at Enza Zaden 

• Work with the latest Azure services to create innovative analytical data solutions 

• Contribute to a mission-critical data platform that supports our worldwide operations and future growth 

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to continuously improve and innovate in an agile way of working 

Make a difference as Analytics Engineer 

In this role, you’ll play a part in ensuring our data platform delivers value across the organization. Your key responsibilities include: 

• Designing, developing, and maintaining stable analytical data platforms and products, including data models, common dimensions, reports, and dashboards; 

• Standardizing and automating data services to enhance reliability, efficiency, and quality; 

• Monitoring and reporting on the usage, costs, and performance of analytical data products to ensure future-proof solutions; 

• Collaborating with architecture teams to align with security and design rules, ensuring compliance and consistency; 

• Supporting and advising data consumers on best practices for analytical tools and products to maximize value; 

• Translating business requirements into solid, scalable solutions in partnership with stakeholders; 

• Educating and informing data professionals and stakeholders about the platform, services, and available tooling. 

You will work closely with Engineers, Data Stewards and Business Intelligence specialists to ensure data quality and model consistency. You will report to the Manager Data, Analytics and Reporting and work at least 2days a week from our headquarters based in Enkhuizen.  

What you bring as a future colleague 

In our professional team full of passionate engineers, we are looking for an Analytics Engineer who has multiple years’ experience with data modelling and data transformation. You know how to build and manage reports and dashboards too. You also know how to communicate well with stakeholders to translate their requirements to actionable pieces of work. 
 
To meet the job requirements, you: 

• have a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience with data modelling and transformation; 

• experience with managing Business Intelligence environments and know how to use the software and develop best practices like versioning, testing and continuous deployment; 

• team focused approach; 

• proficient in English and Netherlands, both written and verbal; 

• are currently living in the Netherlands. Working from home is possible, but we expected you to work at Enza Zaden office in Enkhuizen for at least two days per week. 

 
Technologies: 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) 

• SQL 

• Databricks 

• Data Build Tool 

• Data Visualisation 

• DAX 

• Git 

In this role, it is essential to be a strong communicator, think proactively to identify the right solutions, confidently share your opinions, and collaborate effectively within a team. 

Enza Zaden as your employer  

With more than 2,800 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.  

What can you expect from us 

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: 

• Flexible work arrangements; 

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options; 

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases; 

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;  

• Laptop + smartphone. 

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: 

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); 

• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform; 

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits. 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. 

Get in touch 

Apply now using the application button (no later than February,2025). You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.  

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: 

Jasmijn Kaagman, ja.kaagman@enzazaden.nl 

Good to know 

• An assessment is part of the application process;  

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; 

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics; 

• A security screening is part of the recruitment process. 

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.