> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3149383-data-engineer-senior](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3149383-data-engineer-senior). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer (Senior) - **Company:** team.blue Global - **Location:** Gent, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Github, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Unstructured Data, Management of Software Versions, Sql Optimization, System Availability, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Technical Debt, Indexer, Gitlab, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Low Latency, Star Schema, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7b89ec4e6551a40 ## About the Role * Effective Communicator: You possess the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders. * Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple high-priority workstreams with meticulous attention to detail. Technical skills required: * Core Ecosystem: Deep hands-on experience with Databricks (PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog) or very rich hands-on experience with open table formats. * Advanced SQL & Modeling: Expert-level SQL skills (optimization, indexing) and a mastery of data modeling techniques (Dimensional, Star Schema, Snowflake). * Cloud & Modern Data Stack: Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, etc) and modern orchestration tools like Airflow or dbt. * DevOps & Engineering: Strong command of Docker/Kubernetes and a commitment to CI/CD best practices (with Gitlab or GitHub) * Governance: Experience with data versioning, schema evolution, and distributed metadata management. Education and work experience: * Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering or data management, preferably within a high-growth or multi-brand industry. * Education: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science, STEM, or a related quantitative field. * Track Record: A demonstrable history of deploying stable, high-performance data solutions that drive measurable business value. ## Description As a Senior Data Engineer in Central Data Platform you will develop and maintain our central data ecosystem for the customer domain, ensuring we build robust, scalable 360 degree view on our end customers, spanning across all our 60+ brands. You will be responsible for building, scaling, and governing high-value data products that serve as the "single source of truth" for team.blue and its 60+ sub-brands. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into a sophisticated semantic layer that powers business intelligence, operational efficiency, and cutting-edge AI initiatives., * Data Product Innovation: Design and deliver high-quality, scalable data products in customer domain that provide a unified source of truth across a complex ecosystem of 60+ global sub-brands. * Pipeline Engineering: Build and optimize robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest and transform massive volumes of structured and unstructured data, ensuring high availability and low latency for downstream consumers and AI initiatives. * Architectural Leadership: Lead the design of secure, cost-efficient data architectures. Establish and enforce best practices in data modeling, orchestration, and observability. * Governance & Integrity: Implement rigorous data governance frameworks, including lineage tracking, metadata management, and quality controls to ensure a reliable semantic layer for AI and ML use cases. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a strategic "sparring partner" for Analytics, ML, and AI teams, translating complex business requirements into high-performing technical solutions. * Building for performance: Manage and tune data pipelines for peak performance, focusing on indexing strategies, query optimization, and schema evolution. * Mentorship: Elevate the collective expertise of the engineering team by mentoring junior members and fostering a culture of technical excellence., * Strategic Thinker: You don't just execute; you lead projects from ideation to actionable solution, balancing technical debt with rapid delivery. ## Related Videos - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [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) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)