Data Engineer

Main Resposibilities

• Design stable, reliable and effective databases, data processing pipelines and data streaming solutions.
• Performance tuning, optimization and maintenance of data systems.
• Modify databases and streaming systems according to specifications and perform tests.
• Solve database usage issues and malfunctions.
• Liaise with other developers to improve applications and establish best practices.
• Gather user requirements and identify new features.
• Develop technical and training manuals.
• Provide data management support to users.
• Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements.
• Research and suggest new database products, services and protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar position within a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring).
• Knowledge of software development life cycle.
• Hands on experience with SQL.
• Experience with data processing tools and creation of data pipelines (Spark, Hadoop, cloud native solutions, …).
• Experience with ETL tools (preferably Oracle Data Integrator).
• Familiarity with relational (preferably Oracle) and non-relational databases.
• Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS preferably), knowledge of SaaS/PaaS futures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code software tools (e.g. Terraform).
• Familiarity with data modelling concepts (Inmon, Kimball, Data Vault, …).
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.
• An ability to understand front-end users requirements and problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good command of English.

Nice to have

• Understanding business needs, experience in cooperation with business, gathering business requirements, creating diagrams and documentation of mappings.
• Experience in performance tuning.
• Java/Python experience.
• Knowledge of user interface web applications
• Solid, competitive salary.
• Work in multilingual, multinational and multicultural environment on international projects