Senior Data Engineer – employee, freelance

Jobtailor; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is seeking a senior data engineer to build and optimize dbt data pipelines powering embedded insurance programs in Brussels. You will design flexible data models, streamline BigQuery structures, and implement automated quality checks and tests.

The role requires 5+ years in SQL and data modeling, dbt and Python proficiency, and strong cloud experience. Dutch and English fluency are essential for collaboration and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL and complex data modeling.
• Proven expertise in dbt and production Python.
• Strong background working with modern cloud platforms and serverless data warehouses (BigQuery highly preferred).
• Solid engineering practices: comfortable with Git, Bash, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and writing unit/integration tests.
• Pragmatic mindset: balance architectural elegance with speed to hit deadlines.
• High degree of autonomy in dynamic environments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English.
• Professional working proficiency in Dutch.
• Direct experience in FinTech, InsurTech, or financial reporting systems.

Responsabilités

• Build, maintain, and optimize robust dbt data pipelines powering embedded insurance programs.
• Architect flexible data models to handle insurance operations with minimal rework as new products launch.
• Streamline BigQuery data structures to eliminate redundancy and prevent data fragmentation.
• Implement automated quality checks, anomaly detection, unit tests, and integration testing.
• Maintain strict data security, privacy controls, data lineage, and precise access management for sensitive data.
• Partner with the broader data team to advance our data warehouse architecture.
• Champion best practices through code reviews, technical sharing sessions, and documentation.
• Empower business stakeholders to become self-serve and data-savvy.

Connaissances

SQL

Data Modeling

Python

CI/CD

Unit Tests

Integration Tests

Git

Bash

Docker

Cloud Platforms

BigQuery

Dbt

Dutch language

English language

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

BigQuery

Git

Bash

Docker

CI/CD

Python

Description du poste

• Build, maintain, and optimize robust dbt data pipelines that power the day-to-day operations of our embedded insurance programs.
• Architect flexible data models designed to handle the nuances of insurance operations with minimal rework as new products launch.
• Streamline BigQuery data structures to eliminate redundancy and prevent data fragmentation across systems.
• Implement automated quality checks, anomaly detection, unit tests, and integration testing.
• Maintain strict data security, privacy controls, clear data lineage, and precise access management for sensitive insurance and financial data.
• Partner with the broader data team to push our data warehouse architecture to the next level.
• Champion best practices through code reviews, technical sharing sessions, and documentation.
• Empower business stakeholders to become self-serve and data-savvy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL and complex Data Modeling.
• Proven expertise in dbt and production Python.
• Strong background working with modern cloud platforms and serverless data warehouses (BigQuery highly preferred).
• Solid engineering practices: comfortable with Git, Bash, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and writing unit/integration tests.
• Pragmatic mindset: You comfortably balance architectural elegance with speed of execution to hit fast-paced business deadlines.
• High degree of autonomy - able to thrive in dynamic environments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English.
• Professional working proficiency in Dutch.
• Direct experience in FinTech, InsurTech, or financial reporting systems.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building and optimizing dbt data pipelines and complex data modeling, with a strong focus on data security and privacy in the FinTech and InsurTech domains. Proficient in modern cloud platforms, particularly BigQuery, and committed to best engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SQL Expertise
• Dbt Proficiency
• BigQuery Experience
• Data Modeling Skills
• Python Production Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• SQL
• Data Modeling
• Dbt
• Python
• BigQuery
• Git
• Bash
• Docker
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Unit/Integration Testing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Pragmatic Mindset
• High Degree of Autonomy

Industry Keywords

• FinTech
• InsurTech
• Financial Reporting Systems