Senior Software engineer

NTT DATA is actively looking for a
senior software engineer
. This freelance position is based in Brussel and homeworking is possible.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define the technical and software architecture of the validation engine (Python / Databricks).

• Establish the functional design for the developments in full collaboration with the Data Governance team, the Technical Leads and the program manager.

• Explore and define the business requirements of the different stakeholders.

• Ensure alignment and consultation with all business/technical stakeholders.

• Supervise the dedicated developer

• Play also an active role in testing the data products developed.

• Challenge and guide technical choices for the implementation of the rules (JSON, SQL or alternatives).

• Ensure performance, robustness, and scalability of the engine in a Cloud context.

• Document architecture decisions, standards, and best practices.

• Oversee smooth integration of the engine into the CDP and its pipelines (Azure / Databricks).

• Act as the technical reference point for all topics related to the validation engine.

Skills

• Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering (architecture, design, supervision) especially in back-end.

• Proven experience with Python and Databricks (3 years) / Spark environments.

• Knowledge of rule-based approaches.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong expertise in ETL/ELT (8 years).

• Strong experience in Data Quality and Data Validation (5 years).

• Solid background in Cloud environments, ideally Azure (3 years).

• Maitrise of software architecture, design patterns (5 years).

• Ability to understand and document business processes and to translate business requirements into technical requirements.

• Ability to challenge and mentor a developer (Python code, SQL integration, performance).

• Experience in multi-stakeholder or inter-organizational projects is a strong asset.

• BPMN (3 years).

• Excellent command of French/Dutch/English.

Profile

Technical leadership combined with strong diplomacy skills.

Acts as guarantor of technical quality without being hands-on in development.

Excellent interpersonal skills to align multiple stakeholders.

Rigorous, strategic mindset with a strong focus on quality.

Strong affinity with data quality and the industrialization of validation processes.

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