Preferred Background :

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in any technical, numeric subject such as data, mathematics, computer science, physics etc. Note: Demonstrated experience in data engineering is an acceptable replacement to a higher level degree.

• Required Knowledge:

  • Python

  • SQL

  • Manipulating datasets and ETL processes

  • Collaborative data science i.e. git, documentation, quality assurance 

  • Intermediate devops principles, i.e. deployment pipelines (CI/CD), cloud infrastructure, automation

• A big plus is knowledge of:

  • cloud infrastructure, predominantly AWS

  • Infrastructure as code, i.e. terraform

  • data engineering for machine learning

  • additional programming languages such as Javascript and knowledge of web applications

Circle Economy is an impact organisation based in Amsterdam. We enable businesses, cities and nations to implement practical and scalable solutions to transition to a circular economy. Our mission is to double global circularity to 17% by 2032 since research shows that this achievement can reverse the overshoot of planetary boundaries and maintain global warming within 2 degrees Celsius.

Circle Economy consists of three different teams—Foundation, Consulting, and Solutions—each pursuing this mission based on its own strategy. This vacancy describes a pivotal position within Circularity Gap Solutions.

CIRCULARITY GAP SOLUTIONS

Circularity Gap Solutions (CGS) focuses on data-driven content & scalable products for changemakers in the public and private sector, looking to transition from the current linear economy to a circular economy. Industry and government leaders committed to ambitious climate goals struggle to implement circular solutions. While these leaders recognize the potential of the circular economy to e.g. lower extraction, reduce emissions, and drive innovation, they lack a comprehensive framework to measure, benchmark, and monitor.

As a solution, we developed the leading methodology for measuring global circularity. Since 2018, our Circularity Gap Reporting (CGR®) monitors circularity levels and provides changemakers with actionable data insights and digital tools needed to transition to a circular economy. Now, scaling our efforts is essential for accelerating global systemic change, and to take this step, we are looking for a Data Engineer

In order to scale, we are building the world’s leading circularity database. All metrics and data on circularity will be gathered in one place, publicly accessible. This go-to platform on circularity will amongst others include scientifically backed insights at scale, practical case studies showcasing circular success stories from all over the world (Knowledge Hub). Additionally, we run an online e-learning academy (Circularity Academy) that equips leaders with tools and resources to deepen their understanding of circularity.

With the upcoming launch of our circularity database and platform, anyone can take targeted action, and together, we will accelerate the transition to an economic system where the planet and all living beings can thrive.

Expected salary range: Between €38k and 58k per annum depending on experience and for a 40 hour work week,