SENIOR DATA ENGINEER Full-time Job

This is a remote position.

This job can be executed both onsite in Belgium, Germany or remote

For a Belgian-based customer we are tasked to recruit a highly talentedSenior Data Engineer. Your aim is toconsult organizationsin critical-to-success data management projects.Senior Data Engineerstake care of the most challenging and hairy data projects and help our talented team and customers grow.

To be clear, this position targetshighly motivated and talented professionalscapable of setting-up and implementing architecture and frameworks for massive data processing and clustered computing.

Responsibilities

As Senior Data Engineer you will have the responsibilities and skills for a data professional with a broad scope:

Architect, Develop, and Deploy Data Applications in the Cloud:

• Create robust data applications that leverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

• Utilize cloud services to build scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions.

Design Complex Analytics Solutions:

• Work with large data sets distributed across various systems.

• Develop sophisticated analytics pipelines that extract insights from diverse data sources.

Technology Vision and Leadership:

• Set the strategic direction for data products or services.

• Define the technology stack, best practices, and standards for data engineering and analytics.

Thought Leadership and Communication:

• Educate clients and partners about the data analytics landscape.

• Provide guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Team Success and Purpose:

• Empower technical teams to excel by fostering collaboration, mentorship, and skill development.

• Instill a sense of purpose and alignment with client goals.

Debugging and Process Improvement:

• Identify and resolve issues within organizations and processes.

• Optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective communication.

Education:

• Ideally an advanced Master diploma in engineering or computer sciences. This can be a Master with thesis, a 5 year Master, a Phd or equivalent combination of studies like a math study combined with computer engineering.

Profile:

• Excellent analytical skills, able to helicopter view and see the project or product scoping.

• Excellent mathematical skills and strong with algorithms.

• Strong communicator who understands team dynamics, able to support where needed and lead when asked.

• A logical and driven approach to problem solving.

Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience in software development, solution engineering, and technical consulting. While commercial expertise is highly relevant, we value talent over skill. This means that bright minds who miss commercial expertise will also qualify.

• Expertise in architecting and implementing new technology and solutions.

Coding Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in languages such as C, Scala, Java, Python, and Golang.

Cloud Knowledge:

• A good understanding of cloud possibilities and limitations in areas like distributed systems, load balancing, networking, massive data storage, and security.

Big Data Experience:

• Familiarity with big data technologies is a plus.

Innovative Thinking:

• Proven ability to think innovatively and inspire co-workers.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching technical teams.

Future-Proof Architectures:

• Developed architectures that are future-proof, even without knowing exactly what the future holds.

Language Proficiency:

• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.

• Willingness to learn Dutch and/or French.

Passion: a genuine passion for cloud and data.

Benefits

Whether you choose to work at Tektra or directly be employed by our customers, you can expect an environment which is people and growth oriented:

• Wide-open career paths

• Lots of learning and experimentation opportunities

• Competitive salary

• Tons of benefits

• Optional mobility plan or company car