Senior Data Engineer – Azure (Belgium based only) - Brussels - Freelance

For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer Azure to support the development, optimization, and evolution of a modern cloud-based data platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data solutions on Microsoft Azure.

• Develop and optimize end-to-end data pipelines to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting initiatives.

• Manage and enhance cloud-based data platforms using Azure native services.

• Implement data integration, transformation, and orchestration processes across multiple data sources.

• Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance within the Azure ecosystem.

• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, business stakeholders, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Monitor platform performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and automation.

• Contribute to architecture decisions and best practices for data engineering and cloud technologies.

• Support DevOps processes, CI/CD implementations, and infrastructure automation.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the data team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer in Azure environments.

• Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Azure SQL Database, and Synapse Analytics.

• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining modern cloud data platforms.

• Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.

• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and data warehousing concepts.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery methodologies.

• Knowledge of data governance, security, and performance optimization best practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.