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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Cream Consulting
- **Location:** Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Processing, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5823536703

## About the Role

* At least 2 years of experience in data engineering
 * You have an IT or Business Administration Master's degree, or equivalent by experience (around 5 years).
 * Strong experience with SQL and data pipeline development
 * Hands-on experience with data tools and platforms (Azure Data Factory, AWS, Apache Spark, SSIS, Databricks etc.)
 * Knowledge of Python or other programming languages used for data processing
 * Good understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
 * Fluent in French and English; a good level of Dutch is an asset
 * Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

## Description

Like Benjamin, Data Engineer at Cream, you play a key role in building and maintaining robust data infrastructures that enable business teams to leverage data efficiently. Your tasks will be :

 * Design and develop scalable data architectures (data warehouses, data lakes, data marts)
 * Build and maintain efficient ETL/ELT pipelines
 * Ensure data quality, reliability and performance across systems
 * Optimize data processing and storage solutions
 * Implement data security and governance best practices
 * Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists and business teams to understand data needs
 * Contribute to the selection and implementation of modern data technologies


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