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# AI & Data Engineer

- **Company:** SECO Belgium
- **Location:** Diegem (Machelen), Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Business Systems, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Cursor, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Web Applications, ReactJS, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be1a37cacb9a6eda3801665eac83d19844

## About the Role

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong experience in software development with Python and/or JavaScript
Experience in data engineering, especially building pipelines, transforming data, and working with large datasets
Experience with machine learning, AI frameworks, or related projects.
Ability to work with complex and heterogeneous data sources
Experience working with Azure as a deployment platform is a strong plus
Experience with Databricks or modern data platforms is a strong plus
Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor is a plus
Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to move from an unclear business problem to a concrete technical solution
Entrepreneurial mindset: autonomous, proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Product-oriented thinking: you care not only about the code, but also about the user, the business value, and the final impact
Interest in the construction, engineering, inspection, infrastructure, or real estate sector is a plus
You are fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.

## Description

As AI & Data Engineer within the SECO Group, you will play a key role in building the next generation of Data & AI products for the construction industry. You will work in a startup-minded environment, from research, data collection, AI pipelines, and end to end development of client-facing applications.
This role is not limited to data engineering, software development and data science. It is a product-building role at the intersection of AI, data, software engineering, and construction intelligence. Your mission will be to develop application that their impact will be visible across the industry.
Your responsibilities:
You will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from idea to production:
Research & Product Development: Explore new Data & AI use cases linked to construction, technical inspection, risk management, buildings, infrastructure, and engineering processes
Data Collection & Structuring: Identify, collect, clean, and structure large volumes of data from multiple sources such as documents, images, project data, inspection reports, sensors, geospatial data, and business systems
Data Pipelines: Build robust and scalable data pipelines to prepare, enrich, and deliver high-quality datasets for AI models and product features
AI Enablement: Support the development and integration of AI models by preparing the right data foundations, evaluating outputs, and improving model performance through better data engineering
Application Development: Develop modern web applications and client-facing products using technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Python
Prototyping & Industrialization: Rapidly build prototypes, test them with users, iterate fast, and help transform successful concepts into reliable products
Innovation & Startup Mindset: Work in a fast-moving environment where ownership, creativity, pragmatism, and execution speed are critical
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with business experts, engineers, inspectors, data specialists, and external partners to turn complex industry challenges into usable digital solutions