Data Engineer Junior Consultant (september 2027)

BDO Belgium co; Zaventem; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDO Academy training

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking a Junior Data Engineer Consultant in Zaventem to start from September 2027. The role involves working on data analytics, AI and automation projects for diverse clients, translating business challenges into concrete ICT solutions.

You will collaborate in a team within the BDO Digital group, with opportunities across Data & Analytics, AI, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Innovation. You should hold a Master’s degree and show strong analytical, communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, AI, Computer Science or MIS.
• Strong analytical and abstract thinking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and work independently.
• Near-native Dutch and good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for clients by analyzing and translating operational problems into ICT solutions.
• Work in a team to design, implement and deliver data, AI or automation projects.
• Analyze existing systems and processes to propose practical improvements.
• Contribute to data platforms, analytics, AI governance and digital transformation initiatives.
• Engage with clients and colleagues to share knowledge and grow the practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Independent worker

Stress resistant

Dutch language

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Welcome to the BDO family, a worldwide consulting firm where you can bring your own personality to your job! We help organizations grow sustainably with our expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory and accountancy.

At BDO, you are not just a number. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as the personal, hands-on advice and pragmatic solutions we offer our clients. Because as you grow, so do we and so do our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let's Grow Together'!

We're looking for a junior to join the team inZaventemas fromSeptember 2027(earlier is not possible). A young graduate, with a near-native level ofDutchwhich is required for the position to work with clients in Flanders ans Brussels.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Data Engineer Consultant, you are responsible for working out and developing solutions to clients’ conceptual and technical issues. You are responsible for translating operational problems into workable ICT solutions. You work in a team to deliver and implement these solutions, starting with the analysis of existing systems and processes.

Our solutions relate to various areas of expertise, giving everyone on your team the opportunity to explore multiple areas. We are currently looking for colleagues to join us in the following areas:

Data & Analytics

• Designing and implementing modern data platforms

• Building data pipelines and data products

• Developing management reporting and analytics solutions

• Supporting organisations in becoming truly data-driven

Artificial Intelligence

• Supporting the design and implementation of AI solutions

• Building Generative AI, Copilot and Agentic AI use cases

• Helping clients adopt AI responsibly and at scale

• Working on AI governance, risk and compliance initiatives

Intelligent Automation

• Analysing and optimizing business processes

• Designing automation opportunities and business cases

• Building workflow and orchestration solutions

• Supporting digital transformation programs through automation

Digital Innovation

• Translating business challenges into practical technology solutions

• Participating in workshops and ideation sessions

• Supporting proofs of concept and innovation initiatives

• Exploring emerging technologies and their business value

As the world of technology is rapidly evolving, we are always on the lookout for recent and anticipated technological developments in these areas. Within the BDO Digital group, everyone helps each other to explore new challenges and technologies in order to further expand our service portfolio.

You must keep your knowledge and expertise up to date in order to carry out projects in the best possible way. This is achieved by means of internal and external training courses, as well as extensive knowledge sharing within your team during team meetings.

What do you bring to the table?

• You are in possession of (or will obtain) a Master’s degree (for example, in Engineering, Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Secure Software or Management Information Systems).

• You have strong analytical and abstract thinking skills, are communicative, flexible and results-oriented and aware of the added value of working as a team in order to achieve maximum results. You can work independently and are sufficiently stress-resistant to find solutions even in crisis situations. You are eager to help build a growing, innovative department.

• Knowledge of the above technological areas is an asset, but not essential. You do need to have the necessary technological affinity and eagerness to learn new technologies.

• You are (near) native in Dutch and have a good knowledge ofEnglish.

What do we bring to the table?

• Start in a general position and discover which types of clients, duties or specialisations suit you best. After the starters days, you will build your own career along with your other new colleagues.

• Take on increasing amounts of responsibility as the rest of your team stands by, ready to support you.

• BDO Academy’s extensive list of training courses helps you grow both personally and professionally.

• Sample projects from other Business Practices through our “flex pool”.

• Options to work from home or from the nearest office, for example, and flexible working hours.

• A competitive salary package with many attractive benefits such as a net expense allowance, company car, mobile phone plan, hospitalisation insurance, etc.

• Work at a company with an integrated sustainability policy on issues such as climate impact and equality, diversity and inclusion, which actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.