DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

Looking to kick off your engineering career as a data engineer?

During this internship, you’ll join our talent program designed to shape you into a productive data engineer, capable of working in a multidisciplinary team. We’ll share all the knowledge we have and provide you with the attention, feedback, challenges and support you need to grow into a standout professional.

In short, our goal is to help you reach your full potential.

A data engineer is the engineer who makes data useful. One moment you’re building pipelines that move and transform data from multiple systems, the next you’re modeling datasets that enable analytics, automation and smarter decision making.

You’ll help create the foundations that power digital products, customer insights and AI-driven solutions.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated mentor for 1-on-1 coaching and join a team of passionate engineers always ready to help. You’ll work on real client projects, gaining hands-on experience with modern data platforms and solving real business problems.

By the end of your internship, you’ll have built practical experience in modern data engineering and contributed to projects for A-list clients.

Take it from us, your resume will be more than ready for a future in the digital industry.

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dive into exciting projects for clients like BOLIA, Tikkie, Foot Locker, BOLIA and bol.com
• Work alongside experienced data engineers and analytics engineers on real projects, learning and contributing from day one
• Build and improve data pipelines using technologies such as Python, SQL, Airflow and dbt
• Work with modern cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake or Databricks
• Ingest and transform data from APIs, databases, SaaS platforms and event streams
• Help model clean, reliable datasets for analytics, reporting and activation use cases
• Contribute to data quality, testing, observability and automation practices
• Collaborate with developers, analysts and strategists to turn data into business value
• Explore how AI and automation can improve data products and engineering workflows.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Even if you don’t tick every box, that doesn’t mean we’re not a match. If you feel like this role could be right for you, just go for it and apply.
• You are passionate about data, technology and solving problems
• You have a proactive attitude, are naturally curious, and stay aware of trends in data and AI
• You have experience through studies, projects or side projects with programming or data work
• You have a GitHub, portfolio or project work you can share with your application
• You have an interest in topics like data modeling, cloud, analytics or automation
• You might already have experience with Python, SQL or working with data

Hard Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship
• Availability of 4 days per week, preferably 5, from September 2026 for a duration of 5 months
• You speak technical English fluently - whether writing, presenting or collaborating with the team

NICE TO HAVE

Experience or interest in some of these is a plus:

• Python or SQL
• dbt, Airflow or other orchestration tools
• Cloud platforms like GCP, AWS or Azure
• APIs and data integration
• Git and software engineering fundamentals
• Dashboards or BI tooling (Looker, Power BI, Tableau)
• Basic knowledge of machine learning or AI workflows

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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With HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, and Studapart under our roof, we’re Europe’s largest student rental platform.

You’ll find us in Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, always guided by our four core values: Ownership, We are enablers, We are changemakers, and We are connectors.

Join us in empowering students unlock their potential through a safe, online, rental experience.

Your role & impact

We are looking for a data-driven professional who's excited to transform business questions into actionable insights that drive decisions. In this role, you’ll collaborate with commercial teams, to influence strategic planning and elevate business performance. You will work alongside talented and driven data peers in a dynamic environment to create real impact in HousingAnywhere's growth. 

The purpose of this role is to empower commercial teams with insights and recommendations to grow our marketplace and get the most out of our team:

• Collaborate closely with the commercial teams to translate business questions into analyses, synthesise insights and develop recommendations to drive business results.
• Define, develop and monitor the key metrics to measure operational performance and business outcomes, and identify drivers for changes in these metrics.
• Ensure business questions are addressed in the most effective format (ad-hoc deep-dive, recurring analysis, dashboards, self-serving functional tools).
• Empower stakeholders to independently leverage data for business insights via dashboards and self-serving tools, in close collaboration with the Analytics Engineering and Business Intelligence teams. 
• Develop dashboards and reports that support operational business processes.
• Support commercial teams' OKR planning and measurement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance existing analytical processes and methodologies.

Your team
Our Commercial Analytics and Business Intelligence team is formed by 4 analysts from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. We collaborate closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, and data scientists to extract insights and drive informed decision-making.

Your profile
Required: 

• 4+ years experience as a Data Analyst, or equivalent role with a strong data/analytics component. 
• Analytical mindset, combined with good business sense and orientation.
• A good communicator who can present insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively to different audiences.
• Self-starter with strong project and time management skills.
• Proficient in SQL and Google Sheets, and experience with at least one dashboarding tool (Tableau, Looker, PowerBI, etc.).

Preferred: 

• Advanced knowledge of at least one statistical programming language (Python, R, etc.) is a plus.
• Previous experience in a high-growth, fast-paced tech company is a big plus.
• Experience creating interactive dashboards in Tableau.

What’s in it for you 

• Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based not maximum!
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days working from the office.
• Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year!
• 1,000 EUR personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• 30% ruling application assistance. 
• Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre. 
• Fun team-building and after-work drinks every Friday.

What can you expect from our hiring process? Read more here.