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# Data Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Optimusitservices
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Governance, Linux, Job Scheduling, Linux System Administration, Release Management, Data Streaming, Scripting, Ab Initio, Git, Data Management, Dynamic Data, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Control M
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.optimusitservices.be/jobs/data-operations-engineer/

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Linux system administration, scripting, and data management, combined with hands-on experience in job scheduling and release management. This role requires close collaboration with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to maintain data quality, integrity, and availability., * Strong analytical problem-solving mindset.

 * Clear communication with stakeholders to meet data needs.
 * Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic data environment., * Basic knowledge of Ab Initio development and data governance principles.
 * Experience with Git or other version control systems.
 * Familiarity with mainframe systems for data integration., * English: Fluent (mandatory)
 * Dutch or French: At least one is mandatory; knowledge of the other is a plus, * Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Data Analytics / Data Operations.

Technical (Mandatory)

 * Strong background in Linux system administration, scripting, and data management.
 * Experience in job scheduling (Control-M) and release management.

Technical (Preferable)

 * Ab Initio development basics.
 * Experience with Git.
 * Knowledge of mainframe integration.

## Description

we are seeking a Data Operations Engineer responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of data pipelines, workflows, and governance systems that support our Day-to-Day (D2D) Data Governance activities., * Manage and maintain Linux-based data pipelines to ensure efficient and accurate data flows.

 * Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate data processing, transformation, and loading.
 * Collaborate with data engineers to optimize workflows and improve overall data quality.

Job Scheduling & Release Management

 * Create, schedule, and manage jobs in Control-M to ensure timely processing and delivery.
 * Coordinate with planning teams to execute releases with minimal operational disruption.
 * Monitor execution, analyze logs, and troubleshoot job failures to maintain integrity., * Detect, respond to, and resolve data-related incidents swiftly to reduce business impact.
 * Perform root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
 * Document incidents, resolutions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Data Management

 * Manage databases, run queries, and resolve connectivity issues.
 * Work closely with data analysts and engineers to strengthen governance and quality.
 * Develop and maintain data quality checks to guarantee accuracy and reliability., * Dedicated Manager
 * Monthly Report
 * Responsible co-ordination
 * On-time work