Senior Data Engineer
Belgium - Ieper
Full time
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About the Role
At Connect Group, our mission is to develop a future-proof, scalable cloud data platform that complies with the best practices to data and supports our evolving global business needs. As a Data Engineer, you will focus on designing, building, and maintaining secure and efficient data pipelines and storage solutions aligned with our enterprise vision. Your high-quality, well-modelled data will drive analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives. You will have ongoing opportunities to grow your skills while making impactful contributions within the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, supporting both batch and real-time data processing.
- Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Build robust, high-quality data models that support analytics, AI use cases, reporting and other enterprise applications.
- Develop and refine semantic data models and reports in Power BI to enable deeper business insights.
- Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and security and automation specialists to deliver end-to-end data solutions that meet enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
- Stay up to date with data engineering trends and apply relevant practices, tools and frameworks to keep the data platform scalable, secure and future-ready.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related area (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
- Medior (3+ years) experience in data engineering.
- Proficient with Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Lake.
- Comfortable with a programming language used in data contexts (e.g. Python, SQL, DAX).
- Fundamental understanding of data modelling and data transformation techniques.
- Eager to showcase your developments through DevOps practices with Azure DevOps.
- Experience with analytics and visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.
- You have basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, end-user devices, networking and ticketing systems.
What We Offer
- An accessible entry-level role in an international production environment where your support has an immediate impact.
- Practical guidance and access to relevant training courses and certifications.
- Growth opportunities.
- A collegial, hands-on working environment with room to learn and take ownership.
- A competitive salary and benefits package in line with your experience.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now or reach out directly to our recruitment team.