Data Coordinator (Freelance)

Smile; Sint-Pieters-Woluwe; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Certifications

Career development

Company events

Job summary

Smile in Brussels is seeking a freelance Data Coordination Specialist to bridge data owners, analysts, and engineers. You will collect and prioritize data needs, ensure quality and governance, and support GDPR compliance while enabling effective reporting and dashboards.

Working in a hybrid setup (2-3 days remote per week), you will collaborate across teams, manage stakeholders, and advance data platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks, using Power BI to empower end users.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating data initiatives between business and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
• Familiarity with data platforms and BI tools; ability to translate data needs into actionable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data initiatives across business and technical teams, bridging data owners, analysts, and engineers.
• Collect, structure, and prioritize data needs and translate them into clear requirements.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability through cleansing and validation rules.

Skills

Data coordination

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Data catalog tools

Job description

Passionate about tech, digital, and innovation? Join the 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration, spread across 20 agencies in 9 countries. Collaborative spirit and knowledge sharing are at the heart of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital world. Here, we don’t just follow trends, we create them! Join Smile in Brussels and take part in projects that truly matter!

Position Overview

• Status: Freelance
• Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid model: 2-3 days of remote work per week)

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinating data initiatives across business and technical teams, acting as the bridge between data owners, analysts, and engineers.
• Collecting, structuring, and prioritizing data needs and turning them into clear requirements.
• Ensuring data quality, consistency, and traceability (data cleansing, validation rules, reference data management).
• Contributing to data governance: data catalog, data dictionary, ownership, and access rules.
• Monitoring data flows and following up on anomalies with the relevant teams.
• Supporting reporting and dashboard delivery (e.g., Power BI) and the adoption of data tools by end users.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Planning and tracking data project deliverables and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Profile & Technical Skills

• Proven experience in a data coordination, data management, or data analyst role.
• Good understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
• Working knowledge of SQL and Excel; experience with Power BI or another BI tool is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) and data catalog tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit.
• Language: Professional fluency in English. Knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.

Why Smile?

• Proximity Management: Our management by peers fosters open dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.
• Continuous Learning: Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Vibrant Culture: Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, and formal & informal afterworks.

The Next Steps

• First Contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.
• Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
• Business Interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your technical skills and define your goals.