Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Location: Brussels – Montagne du Parc / Warandeberg

Work Model: Hybrid (50% onsite / 50% remote)

Must reside in Belgium and hold the right to work in Belgium

We are looking for an Expert Data Engineer to join the banking/insurance domain. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale data solutions, working on complex, high-volume environments (20TB+ databases).

This role combines deep technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize ETL pipelines using Informatica PowerCenter for large-scale data processing.
• Work with very large databases (20TB+) on Oracle and Sybase IQ, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain Java-based applications (Java, Spring Boot, Maven).
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Take ownership of release management, securing complex changes while enforcing coding standards and best practices.
• Perform performance tuning of batch processing, scheduling, and monitoring systems.
• Actively troubleshoot issues with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset and continuously improve processes.
• Contribute effectively in a cross-cultural, English-speaking team environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in data analytics / data engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in ETL development, specifically Informatica PowerCenter.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex query design and performance optimization.
• Solid knowledge of Java (Java, Spring Boot, Maven) with the motivation to further develop this skillset.
• Experience with batch processing, scheduling, dependency management, and monitoring.
• Proven ability to work with large-scale, high-performance data environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with automation.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of data governance or regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR).

Apply now or email lydia.wills@church-int.com