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Vivid Resourcing

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid

Ghent, Belgium

Senior

Full Time

29-10-2025

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Skills

Python Data Engineering Decision-making AWS Analytics PySpark

Job Specifications

We're working with a leading company in the renewable energy sector, looking for a Data Engineer to help shape their modern data platform. You'll have the chance to work within a forward-thinking analytics and technology team, and have the opportunity to design and build high-performance data systems that directly power real-time decision-making in the energy market. You will only need to be in the office 1 day a week!

You’ll take the lead in building and evolving a modern cloud-based data platform from the ground up. Using AWS and PySpark, you’ll architect data solutions that handle complex datasets, including real-time operational data and external sources such as weather feeds.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop a cloud data platform utilizing modern data lake and warehousing principles.
Develop and maintain ingestion frameworks for diverse APIs and streaming data sources, ensuring near real-time delivery.
Create efficient data models to support both high-frequency operational queries and large-scale analytical workloads.
Work hand-in-hand with software engineers to integrate data solutions into production systems.

Your Profile

Strong experience with AWS.
Hands-on expertise with PySpark and distributed data processing.
Proficiency in Python and modern data engineering practices.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science
Solid grasp of data modelling, orchestration, and pipeline automation.
Background or keen interest in the energy or commodities sector is a strong advantage.

The Offer

Opportunity to work on a genuinely impactful and high-potential platform in the energy space.
Chance to grow a team as the company scales.
Up to €7,000 for particularly senior candidates, dependent on interview process.
Full package including choice of company car or mobility budget.
12 ADV days.
Brand new office located in Brussels.
Opportunity for 4 days remote work.

If this role interests you, apply today or send a CV and cover letter to Daniel.pickup@vividreasourcing.com

About the Company

Vivid Resourcing, een toonaangevende internationale partner voor talentoplossingen, brengt u in contact met veelgevraagde technische professionals die u nodig hebt om te floreren in de sectoren Tech, Engineering, Life Sciences en Overheid. Ons wereldwijde bereik is groot, met meer dan 250 specialisten verspreid over 12 Britse, Europese en Amerikaanse kantoren. Al meer dan tien jaar verfijnen we onze unieke aanpak binnen kritieke sectoren. Onze focus op kernsectoren heeft geleid tot een diepgaande kennis en een robuust netwer... Know more