Data Engineer

About the Position

Data Engineer (Permanent contract and Freelance)

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! 🏆

Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• 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).
• Comfort with DevOps best practices, version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization/infrastructure tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, rigorous approach, and eagerness to explore new open-source data technologies.
• Collaborative spirit, adaptability, and fluency in English (along with French or Dutch).

We Offer

• Proximity management by peers fostering dialogue and a tailored career path.
• Comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools.
• Year animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.

About the Company

Smile Group is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer and a dynamic work environment. Join us in Brussels and express your talent in a caring environment where your ideas will make a real impact!

Next Steps

• First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.
• Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
• Business interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.

Welcome to the team! And if it's a match between us, we will be delighted to welcome you for an exciting adventure. So, ready to join the team? 😉