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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** dataroots
- **Location:** Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Airflow, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Git, Kubernetes, AWS Data Analytics, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5885797315

## About the Role

* Proven Leadership in Data Engineering: You are a master at designing high-
performance data platforms and architectures.

 * End-to-End Pipeline Expertise: You can create complex ELT data pipelines-both
batch and streaming-with tools like Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster.

 * Strong Software Engineering Foundations: Proficient with Git, Python, SQL, and
Docker, you write clean, maintainable code.

 * Cloud Engineering Mastery: You have hands-on experience with Terraform and are
skilled in building scalable, cloud-based infrastructures.

 * Hands-on Experience with Data Platforms: You are proficient with platforms like
Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Services, or AWS Data Services.
Nice-to-Have

 * Experience with Spark for data processing.
 * Expertise in data quality tooling and metadata management.
 * Familiarity with dbt and advanced data modeling.
 * Proficiency in container orchestration using Kubernetes and Helm.
 * Knowledge of secure, private networking in cloud environments.

## Description

* An attractive salary with extralegal benefits, including:
 + Mobility budget or a company car with fuel/charging card
 + Hospitalization and group insurance
 + High-end laptop
 + Smartphone with subscription
 + Substantial amount of holidays
 + Meal vouchers
 + ...

 * Diverse and welcoming work environment, where you'll collaborate & unwind with colleagues from different cultures and disciplines. The organization of both fun & professional events and initiatives is actively encouraged and supported.
 * A training budget for individual and team learning opportunities.
 * Tons of team-building events and sports initiatives to stay connected and unwind.

Where you'll work

Our main offices are in Leuven and Ghent, with co-working spaces in Charleroi and Antwerp. These spaces are perfect for both focusing and unwinding with colleagues, as well as brainstorming sessions and team events. While much of your work can be performed remotely, you will also work on-site with clients.


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