Data Engineer

Our client operates in the energy sector, where digitalisation, grid modernisation, and cleaner technologies are reshaping how data is managed. As data becomes increasingly central to supporting these transformations, robust and scalable platforms are essential.

They are looking for a curious and technically confident Data Engineer to help evolve legacy processes into a modern, reliable data ecosystem. In this role, you'll contribute to building stable, analytics-ready systems that support smarter decision-making.

You'll work closely with an international technical team focused on secure data flows and high-quality insights. If you're motivated by crafting future-proof data solutions that support meaningful progress, this opportunity is for you.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable data pipelines and automated workflows.
• Transform legacy Excel and VB Script processes into structured, production-grade data solutions.
• Implement and optimise ETL and ELT processes for structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Ensure strong data quality, availability, and reliability for analytics and reporting use cases.
• Work with business, service, and engineering teams to convert operational needs into technical designs.
• Support data governance and continuously improve documentation and internal best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements of the data architecture and its components.
• Operate in a hybrid working model, including regular onsite collaboration., * Contractor or employee collaboration
• Digital recruitment process and onboarding to the company.
• Work for a well-known organisation active in the European energy landscape.
• Join a skilled and collaborative engineering team dedicated to long-term innovation.
• Working from home: Hybrid working model with onsite presence when required.

Why become an Ariad Consultant?

• You're joining an impressive network of +100 digital consultants and the Ariad staff, all dedicated to helping and supporting each other to succeed, and drive innovation.
• You will never be a number: we match you with projects that suit your skills and ambitions.
• Personalised follow-up & honest feedback guided by our Digital Talent Managers.
• Gain a rich community of other digital professionals at quarterly events and meetups. Join our annual Workcation event in sunny Southern Spain.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow professionally including personal and professional development and guidance.
• Access to leading A-brands in Europe such as Samsung, ING Bank, Carrefour, L'Oreal, Decathlon and many others!

• Proven experience in a Data Engineer role within production environments.
• Past experience in the energy sector is nice to have.
• Your strengths include SQL mastery, Python development, and hands-on ETL/ELT expertise.
• Working experience with tools such as Tableau, ETL orchestration frameworks, and relational databases.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a structured working style.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• Comfort with working onsite in Brussels (2-3 days weekly) and being locally based.

CARIAD is the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Building automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche, CARIAD supports the Volkswagen Group in becoming the global automotive tech driver.  

CARIAD's powerful software architectures enhances digital customer experiences with key products such as advanced driver assistance systems, a unified infotainment platform, software functions for charging and driving performance, as well as data, backend and cloud solutions, and digital services in and around the vehicle.  

The software architecture for the Volkswagen Group’s volume segment powers vehicles such as Volkswagen’s ID. models, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Škoda Enyaq, Škoda Elroq, and CUPRA Born. In 2024, a platform was launched for the Premium and Sports/Luxury segment, taking the in-car experience of vehicles such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Porsche Macan 4 Electric to the next level.  

Founded in 2020, CARIAD’s around 5,000 employees come from over 90 nationalities. Software developers and engineers work in Germany, the USA, China, India and Estonia, developing market-specific solutions and making software a competitive advantage for the Volkswagen Group.