Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer/Scientist (Contract)2 months (potential for extension) Amsterdam, The Netherlands The CompanyThis global law firm is expanding its data capabilities and offering innovative data-driven products to its clients. With an increasing volume of billable data projects, the firm is building a team to transform unstructured text into structured, insightful, and actionable data products.You will be joining a talented data engineering team that’s at the heart of this transformation, helping to shape how the firm delivers data as a service to its clients.The RoleWe are looking for a Junior Data Engineer with 1–2 years of experience who is passionate about turning unstructured text data into meaningful insights.In this contract role, you’ll work hands-on with Python, web scraping, and data pipeline development to extract, process, and structure text data, powering the firm’s analytical products. Your work will directly contribute to how legal and historical data is transformed into valuable client insights.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain data pipelines to collect, clean, and process text data from multiple sourcesDevelop and automate web scraping scripts in Python to extract data efficiently and reliablyWork with large volumes of unstructured text data, structuring it into usable formats for analysis and reportingCollaborate with the wider data team to integrate data pipelines into client-facing productsEnsure data quality, accuracy, and consistency throughout the workflowContribute ideas to improve automation, efficiency, and scalability of data processesQualifications and Skills1–2 years of experience in a data engineering, data processing, or Python development roleStrong hands-on skills with PythonExperience with web scraping, API integrations, or text data processingBasic understanding of data pipelines, ETL workflows, and data storage solutions such as SQL or cloud storageExperience working with unstructured or text-based datasets is highly valuedStrong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environmentWhy JoinWork with cutting-edge text data projects in a global law firm environmentGain hands-on experience in data products and client-facing solutionsBe part of a growing team with new, high-impact projectsContract role with strong potential for extension or future opportunities