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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer (Senior) - AWS / Databricks - **Company:** Meritis | B Corp - **Location:** Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Document-Oriented Databases, Information Lifecycle Management, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Salesforce.Com, SAP IS-U, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Collibra, Atlassian Tools, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5828797924 ## About the Role * Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Engineering. * Proven experience managing enterprise data platforms. * Strong knowledge of AWS services, including: * Amazon S3 * Amazon Athena * AWS Glue * Amazon Redshift * Hands-on experience with Databricks (preferably on AWS). * Strong programming skills in: * Python * Spark / PySpark * SQL * Experience with modern data processing technologies. * Good understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). * Experience with Azure DevOps and release pipelines. * AWS Certified Data Engineer certification is considered an asset. * Knowledge of Great Expectations is a plus. Nice-to-Have Skills * Previous experience in the energy or utilities sector. * Familiarity with enterprise systems such as: * Salesforce * SAP IS-U * Experience with Agile tools (Azure DevOps, Jira). * Additional AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, etc.). * Knowledge of Collibra. Soft Skills * Strong team player. * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment. * Adaptable to evolving technologies and changing priorities. * Well-organized with strong attention to detail. Education & Experience * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. * 3 to 4 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role. Languages * Fluent in French or Dutch. * Professional proficiency in English. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a Data team within an international organization operating in the energy sector. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data solutions that support data-driven initiatives in a complex and constantly evolving business environment. Working closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams, you will ensure that data is available, reliable, and ready to support both analytical and operational needs. Your Responsibilities Data Architecture & Platform * Design, implement, and maintain scalable data architectures (data lakes, data warehouses, and AWS-based databases). * Contribute to the continuous evolution and optimization of the existing data platform. * Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of data systems. Data Engineering & Pipelines * Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources. * Build and maintain consolidated datasets ("Gold Datasets") for analytics and reporting. * Automate data processing workflows to ensure reliable and recurring execution. Data Development & Quality * Develop data processing solutions using Python, Spark, and SQL. * Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability throughout the entire data lifecycle. * Collaborate with business stakeholders to continuously improve data quality across the platform. 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