About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a major digital transformation project within the Belgian healthcare sector.
You'll play a key role in the design, development and implementation of a modern cloud-based data platform that enables secure and reliable sharing of healthcare data between multiple organizations. Working closely with Data Architects, Functional Analysts and Project Managers, you'll contribute to building scalable data integration solutions, validation services and master data components while ensuring high standards of data quality, maintainability and performance.
This role combines hands-on Data Engineering with functional analysis, REST API development and Azure Databricks, offering the opportunity to work on a project with significant societal impact.
Responsibilities
- Perform functional analysis and translate business and data requirements into technical solutions.
- Design, develop and maintain data hubs connected to multiple master and reference data sources.
- Build robust data integration solutions using Azure Databricks and Python.
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and connector services supporting data exchange, validation and platform integration.
- Design and implement data validation mechanisms to ensure high data quality across multiple external data sources.
- Develop, test, deploy and maintain scalable data engineering solutions.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing maintenance and technical support.
- Produce clear technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrate solutions, conduct prototype reviews and provide user training where required.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Data Architects, Functional Analysts and business stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Contribute to Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Data Engineer.
- Strong experience with the Microsoft BI stack, including SQL Server and SSIS.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks.
- Strong Python development skills.
- Strong SQL Server development experience.
- Experience performing functional analysis and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience designing and developing enterprise data integration solutions.
- Experience working with Kimball dimensional modelling principles.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Fluent in Dutch or French with a passive knowledge of the other national language, as well as English.
Nice to Have
- REST API development.
- Master Data Management (MDM).
- Data Quality and Validation frameworks.
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
- Experience working within enterprise or public sector environments.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a consultative mindset. You enjoy collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders, take ownership of your work and are comfortable translating functional requirements into scalable, maintainable data solutions.
You have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, communicate clearly and enjoy working within multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Technical Stack
- Azure Databricks
- Python
- SQL Server
- Microsoft BI Stack (SSIS)
- REST APIs
- Kimball Dimensional Modelling
- Master Data Management
- Data Quality & Validation
- Azure
- Agile
- CI/CD
