Junior Data Engineer
(Almost) got with your degree? And want to continue improving your Data & IT skills? Kickstart your career as a data engineer with one of our partners, and develop yourself with our traineeship!
This is what you'll do
Dive into your job as a data engineer right away! You’ll work with one of our partners immediately and become an integral part of their team. You’ll be working with companies such as ABN AMRO, Tikkie or Nationale Nederlanden. As a junior data engineer, you’ll immediately start working on big data and processing large data sets. In your day-to-day work, you’ll have a strong focus on coding. In addition, you’ll clean up data sets and make adjustments in cooperation with data scientists.
The job varies per partner, depending on the company type, task, and department. Together, we’ll determine which company suits you best.
This is you
- You’ve (almost) finished a university degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or Physics.
- You’re familiar with the principles of programming languages, such as: Python, Java(Script) en C/C#/C++.
- You always aspire to achieve the highest quality and are performance-oriented.
- You have a positive attitude and work in a structured manner.
- You have strong analytical skills.
- You are capable of working independently.
- You currently live in the Netherlands.
What our traineeship brings to you
Working on the skills that matter to you
Start strong and grow quickly with the comprehensive training provided by our Solid Academy. During interactive live sessions, you collaborate with other young professionals on your personal and professional development, gaining the skills to excel in the workplace. ✨
Personal development
Your talent manager is always on hand to support you. Together, you address any challenges, receive practical advice, and experience rapid growth both personally and professionally. This approach helps you develop your abilities while expanding your network.
Set foot into big corporates
We support you from the very beginning until you secure a role. We help you discover what truly suits you, offer honest advice about what’s achievable, and ensure you’re ready to make a real impact in the workplace.
The benefits
- A gross salary of €3.823,96 per month based on 40 hours (including vacation allowance and a 13th month pay).
- The opportunity to develop yourself in a fast-growing environment.
- 25 annual leave days (based on 40 hours).
- Travel reimbursement.
- A wide selection of courses, such as: SQL, Python, or C#.
- Personal training budget of €2,000 annually. Free to be spent however you see fit.
- The freedom to (partially) work from home.
"When you start working full-time straight out of university, you need some time to adjust. By pursuing a traineeship, you get added value of proper guidance and advice."

“The traineeship really boosted my confidence. I stand up for myself more, and I have more confidence in my own abilities.”

The traineeship
To grow from a starting data engineer into a specialist, it's crucial to develop yourself in various areas. During your studies, you’ve already gained a lot of knowledge about Data & IT, but now it’s time to put that knowledge into practice at one of our client companies.
In addition to your job at the company, you’ll also receive coaching from a talent manager at Solid Professionals. With your talent manager, you’ll discuss your progress and any issues you might encounter on your client assignment.
Do you want to know what it's like to work as a data engineer? Read Andrea's story.
Who we are
At Solid Professionals, it’s all about you: growth, work fulfillment, and connections. For 18 years, we’ve been helping young talent grow and building a close-knit community. In addition to working at your team’s base, you’re always welcome at our office in Utrecht. Here you can take part in training sessions and make connections that will last throughout your entire career.
