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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Consort Group - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Distributed Systems, Document-Oriented Databases, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Cloud Services, Azure Data Lake, Shell Script, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Transact-SQL, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, Star Schema, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nieuwejobs.com/job/viewjob/9244350/data-engineer.html ## About the Role Are you passionate about data engineering, cloud platforms, and Microsoft data ecosystems ? Then this position is for you., You have at least 5 years of experience in data engineering or data platform environments . You enjoy designing scalable data architectures and solving complex data integration challenges and are constantly innovating. You are looking for an environment where your ideas matter and where technology goes hand in hand with collaboration. This is your career path. You have at least 5 years of experience in data engineering, BI engineering, or cloud data platforms . You enjoy working in hybrid environments combining legacy BI and modern cloud architectures and are constantly innovating. You are looking for an environment where your ideas matter and where technology goes hand in hand with collaboration. This is your expertise: * Azure Data Platform: Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Blob Storage * Microsoft Fabric (data engineering & analytics) * Databricks (Spark, Python, notebook development) * SQL Server (advanced T-SQL querying and optimization) * Microsoft BI stack: SSIS, SSAS, Power BI * Data modeling: Star Schema, Data Vault principles * Programming: Python, SQL, Shell scripting * Nice to have: Delta Lake, SSRS * Dutch + English (mandatory) / French (nice to have) This is how you work as part of a team: * Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate business needs into data solutions * Excellent collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders * Structured and rigorous approach to data design and documentation * Proactive problem-solving in complex distributed environments * Ability to work in agile and evolving technical ecosystems * Strong communication skills (English required, Dutch highly valued, French a plus) * Ownership mindset with focus on data quality and reliability ## Description * Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines on Azure and Microsoft data platforms * Develop ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse * Build robust and scalable data models (Star Schema, Data Vault principles) * Design and maintain data storage layers using Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage * Develop SQL transformations and Spark-based processing (Python / notebooks) * Contribute to modern lakehouse architectures (including Microsoft Fabric ecosystems) * Support BI teams in delivering curated datasets for Power BI and analytical reporting Run side: * Ensure monitoring, reliability, and performance of data pipelines * Troubleshoot data processing issues (latency, quality, failures) * Maintain and evolve existing SSIS/SSAS and SQL Server BI solutions * Enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards * Support CI/CD practices for data workflows in cloud environments * Monitor and optimize performance and cost of cloud data services * Document data flows, architectures, and technical solutions ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)