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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As a Data Engineer at Damen Naval, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining the data infrastructure that is essential for connecting, organizing, and unlocking data across the organization. This infrastructure directly supports the production of our vessels and adds measurable value to engineering and operational processes.
Your work lays the foundation for Damen Naval’s transformation into a fully data‑driven organization by enabling informed decision‑making across all departments and management levels. In this dynamic and technologically complex environment, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data is reliable, accessible, and seamlessly integrated into business workflows.
Key accountabilities
In this Data Engineer role, your responsibilities will include:
- Integrate, analyze, and prepare diverse data sources for the data warehouse.
- Developing and deploying ETL processes for loading data, such as SQL Server. Build and optimize data models, queries, and pipelines.
- Troubleshoot issues and provide internal technical support.
- Document ETL processes, data models, and configurations for knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed data solutions into business processes.
- Improve performance of reports and develop automated data processing solutions.
- Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor colleagues.
Skills & experience
As a Data engineer you recognize yourself in the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree (5–7 years experience) or Master's degree (3–5 years experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, and database design.
- Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes and optimization techniques.
- Experience with SSIS, SSAS and Power BI report Server stack on-prem. Experience working in dynamic and evolving technical environments.
- Preferably experience in the maritime, defense, or engineering sector.
- Excellent command of the English language, with proficiency in Dutch being advantageous.
- Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
- A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
- 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
- Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
- PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
- Profit sharing based on company results.
- Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000
A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field, with 5–7 years of experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience
- Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, and database design
- Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and optimization techniques
- Experience with SSIS, SSAS, and Power BI Report Server in an on-premises environment
- Experience working in dynamic and evolving technical environments
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Dutch
- Excellent references
- Completion of security screening and investigation
Damen Shipyards Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Damen Shipyards Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Damen Shipyards Group.
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Retirement Support — Pension plans and strong secondary employment conditions in parts of Western Europe are often highlighted as providing a secure overall package. Feedback suggests these elements bolster total rewards even where base pay perceptions are mixed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace safety, welfare initiatives, and employee assistance via Foundation Damen Support are emphasized, with Vietnam materials noting stable income and clear welfare benefits. These practices indicate tangible support for day-to-day wellbeing.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — In the Netherlands and Germany, base salaries are described as aligning with sector collective labor agreements, and many roles are seen as locally competitive. This structure points to clear pay frameworks in those regions.
Damen Shipyards Group Insights
What We Do
Damen is an international family-owned shipyard group that provides maritime solutions through design, shipbuilding, ship repair, and related services.
