Database Engineer

Cronos Europa; Geel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cronos Europa is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, develop, and optimize robust database architectures and reporting systems for a leading European institution. You will work on PL/SQL code, performance tuning, and data integration in a hybrid setup (Geel, Belgium).

The role emphasizes data governance, security, and collaboration across an international team. Required are 5+ years in PL/SQL and 3+ years in JasperReports, with English proficiency and EU work authorization in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on PL/SQL development and database engineering.
• Minimum 3 years designing and developing reports with JasperReports.
• EU nationality / valid work authorization in Belgium (no visa sponsorship).
• Strong SQL tuning, data modelling, and data governance awareness.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain complex relational database structures and queries.
• Write, test, and optimize high-performance PL/SQL code, stored procedures, packages, triggers, and functions.
• Design, build, maintain, and tune operational and analytical reports using JasperReports.
• Ensure data integrity, high availability, security, and performance across database environments.
• Perform query optimization, database tuning, and performance troubleshooting.
• Participate in data migration, ETL processes, and database integration activities.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and project managers.

Connaissances

PL/SQL development

SQL performance tuning

Data modeling

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Independent & team work

Outils

Oracle Database administration

Git

CI/CD tooling

Description du poste

About Cronos Europa

Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe's digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation.

About The Job

We are looking for an experienced Database Engineer to join our team in delivering and supporting mission‑critical data solutions for a leading European institution. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of robust database architectures and enterprise reporting systems.

Location: Geel, Belgium (Hybrid: 1 day per week on‑site)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain complex relational database structures and queries.

Write, test, and optimize high-performance PL/SQL code, stored procedures, packages, triggers, and functions.

Design, build, maintain, and tune operational and analytical reports using JasperReports.

Ensure data integrity, high availability, security, and performance across database environments.

Perform query optimization, database tuning, and performance troubleshooting.

Participate in data migration, ETL processes, and database integration activities.

Analyse and understand business and functional reporting requirements.

Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and database artefacts.

Collaborate closely with application architects, software developers, analysts, and project managers.

Ensure compliance with institutional data governance, security standards, and best practices.

Provide technical support and root‑cause analysis for database‑related incidents.

Contribute effectively within an international, multicultural, and collaborative team environment.

Profile Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven, hands‑on experience in PL/SQL development and database engineering.

Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience designing and developing reports with JasperReports.

EU Nationality / Valid work authorization in Belgium (no visa sponsorship required).

Strong expertise in relational database concepts, data modelling, and SQL performance tuning.

Proven ability to analyse complex data structures and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Desired Assets

Experience working in environments supporting European Institutions, agencies, or large international public bodies.

Experience with Oracle Database administration, maintenance, and performance monitoring tools.

Knowledge of ETL tools, data warehousing principles, and automated data processing workflows.

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD database deployment practices.

Relevant database or reporting certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).