Marktplaats in The Netherlands, and 2dehands and 2ememain in Belgium, are part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist. The three brands are hosted on a multi-tenant platform, operated from our Amsterdam location, and are the top players in the classifieds space throughout the Benelux region.

We offer consumers the opportunity to trade their unwanted products and contribute to a greener, circular economy. We offer businesses - of all sizes, from the smallest hobbyist to the biggest brands in Benelux - a platform to showcase their goods and services online to over 11 million monthly unique users.

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

In the Marktplaats data and analytics teams, data is at the heart of everything we do. The Engineering Manager of the Data Platform team at Marktplaats is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of five Data Engineers. The role encompasses ownership of the self-serve data platform, including data collection, lake management, orchestration, processing, and distribution. The Engineering Manager will define and drive the team’s data and technology strategy while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

Success in this role requires a high level of technical proficiency in modern data technologies and cloud-based environments, strong leadership with a servant-leadership approach, and deep expertise in data management and governance frameworks, including data mesh principles.

As the Engineering Manager of the Data Platform team, you will:

• Manage a team of 5 high end Data Engineers

  • Manage the team, mentor and guide these individuals and prioritise the backlog of ideas towards a scalable and efficient Self Serve Data Platform

  • Ensure your team is connected to the reality of the business and the users of the platform.

  • Foster a collaborative and open culture where team members feel safe to speak their minds, reflect, and grow together.

• Take Ownership of our self-serve data platform

  • Assume responsibility for capabilities encompassing Data Collection, Data Lake management, Data Orchestration, and Processing, in addition to facilitating the secure and streamlined distribution of data to the organization.

  • Ensure a scalable and efficient platform, providing deep expertise in designing scalable, robust, and high-performing data solutions.

  • Enforce Computational governance rules to ensure data is trustworthy and safeguarded.

• Drive Our Data Strategy

  • Assist the Head of Data in formulating the Data Strategy for Marktplaats, ensuring that engineering and privacy considerations are integrated.

  • Direct the organization-wide implementation of the data strategy, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, mediating any conflicts, and providing relevant data on its execution.

  • Serve as a key champion and enabler for data mesh principles, ensuring a future ready data architecture.

• Be a Leader in Data and Analytics

  • Join the Data and Analytics leadership team, working closely with peers in analytics, data science, and strategy to drive our vision forward.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, ensuring that our success is measured by their success.

Who you are:

• Technical Excellence

  • Deep experience with modern data technologies, particularly in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Databricks, or comparable solutions).

  • Expertise in streaming technologies like Kafka and real-time analytics architectures.

  • Proven ability to design and implement self-service platforms for internal customers.

  • A track record of delivering scalable and successful data solutions in complex environments.

• Leadership and People Skills

  • Multiple years of experience in technical leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing and growing teams.

  • A servant leadership mindset, with a focus on empowering others and developing future leaders.

  • Flexibility, ambition, and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

  • Authenticity and a collaborative approach, with a focus on creating a positive team culture and impact.

• Data Management and Governance Expertise

  • Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices, including data quality, security, and compliance.

  • Experience in establishing and enforcing data management policies and procedures.

  • Proven ability to implement data lifecycle management strategies, ensuring data accuracy and availability.

  • Knowledge of data cataloging and metadata management tools and processes.

Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractive Base Salary 💸

• Participation in our Short-Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) 🏆

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moon🌛well why not! just make sure you have internet connection! 🌍

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️‍

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow 🌱

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! ✨

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.