Lead Data Engineer

Vivid Resourcing; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in Antwerp, Belgium, is hiring a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and govern the data platform, focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Python. You will own data pipelines, models and reporting, partnering with business and IT stakeholders to turn data into reliable insights.

The role blends hands-on delivery with technical leadership, guiding colleagues and shaping platform direction.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data engineering, including leading technical work or guiding others.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong experience building Power BI models and reports.
• Strong Python skills for data processing and automation.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience working with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to work on site in Antwerp five days a week for the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build and maintenance of data pipelines, data models and analytics solutions in Microsoft Fabric.
• Develop and optimise data transformation and automation processes using Python.
• Build, maintain and improve Power BI datasets, models and reports.
• Define data engineering standards, best practices and architectural approaches.
• Guide and support other data engineers and analysts, including code reviews and technical coaching.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
• Ensure data is accurate, secure, well documented and available when needed.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and improve the performance and reliability of data solutions.
• Contribute to the planning and prioritisation of data projects and platform improvements.

Skills

Data engineering

Technical leadership

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Python

ETL/ELT

Data warehousing

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: On site five days a week for the first 6 months

About the role

Our client is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join them in Antwerp on a permanent basis. The role leads the design, build and development of the organisation’s data platform, with a focus on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Python.

You will take technical ownership of data pipelines, models and reporting, working with business and IT stakeholders to turn data into reliable, usable insight. The position suits an experienced data engineer who is comfortable setting technical direction, guiding colleagues and balancing hands-on delivery with wider platform decisions.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership. For the first 6 months the role is on site in Antwerp five days a week, giving you the chance to build strong working relationships from the outset.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the design, build and maintenance of data pipelines, data models and analytics solutions in Microsoft Fabric
• Develop and optimise data transformation and automation processes using Python
• Build, maintain and improve Power BI datasets, models and reports
• Define data engineering standards, best practices and architectural approaches
• Guide and support other data engineers and analysts, including code reviews and technical coaching
• Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective data solutions
• Make sure data is accurate, secure, well documented and available when needed
• Monitor, troubleshoot and improve the performance and reliability of data solutions
• Contribute to the planning and prioritisation of data projects and platform improvements

Requirements

• Significant experience in data engineering, including experience leading technical work or guiding others
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Strong experience building Power BI models and reports
• Strong Python skills for data processing and automation
• A solid understanding of data modelling, ETL and ELT processes and data warehousing concepts
• Experience working with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to explain technical topics to non-technical colleagues
• The ability to work on site in Antwerp five days a week for the first 6 months

The offer

• A permanent role based in Antwerp, Belgium
• On site five days a week for the first 6 months
• Technical leadership of a modern data platform built around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Python
• Salary and benefits to be confirmed with candidates