Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Passionate about tech, digital, and innovation? Join the 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration, spread across 20 agencies in 9 countries. Collaborative spirit and knowledge sharing are at the heart of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital world. Here, we don't just follow trends, we create them! 🌟 Join Smile in Brussels and take part in projects that truly matter! 🏆
As a Data Engineer, you are the master builder of our data foundations and the engine behind our digital intelligence! Based in our vibrant Brussels agency, your mission is to design, build, and maintain the robust data architectures that power our clients' most innovative open-source projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to extract, transform, and load data seamlessly from diverse and complex sources.
- Build and optimize high-performance data architectures, including data lakes and data warehouses (such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or Cloud-native solutions).
- Develop and maintain automated data workflows using modern orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or Dagster.
- Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, Architects, and Software Engineers to ensure data is highly accessible, reliable, and tailored to business needs.
- Ensure strict data security, governance, and compliance with industry best practices and GDPR regulations throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks to maintain maximum efficiency.
Requirements
- Holding a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of proven experience as a Data Engineer in agile environments.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java, and advanced mastery of SQL.
- Solid, hands-on experience with modern data processing frameworks (like Apache Spark or Kafka) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Comfortable with DevOps best practices, version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization/infrastructure tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, rigorous, and eager to explore new open-source data technologies.
- Collaborative spirit, adaptability, and fluency in English (along with French or Dutch).
We Offer
Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path. Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools...
Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.
About the Company
Join Smile Brussels where your ideas will make a real impact! Ready to take on a new challenge in the heart of Europe? Come and express your talent in a caring environment where your ideas will make a real impact!
Why Smile! 😊
Brand: Smile
Role: Data & IA - Région
Locations: Brussels
Remote status: Hybrid
Contract type: Freelance
Contact: Sofia DANHIEZ, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Smile