Senior Database Engineer

Database Engineer – Brussels (Hybrid, 2 days/week) – FreelanceKey skills: SQL Server, C#, Python, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, ETL, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Security, Non-Profit AnalyticsAre you an experienced Database Engineer with a passion for building secure, high-quality data platforms that support meaningful societal impact? Do you enjoy designing end-to-end data architectures, optimising pipelines, and enabling data accessibility for wide-ranging stakeholders? Then this assignment could be an excellent opportunity for you.Amoria Bond is currently recruiting a Database Engineer for a prestigious non-profit data initiative supporting social-impact organisations across Belgium. You will play a key role in the continued development of a large-scale shared data platform used for policy analysis, academic research, and sector-wide decision-making.Your responsibilities will include:• Designing, implementing, and maintaining data ingestion pipelines from external partners into the central DataTrust platform • Managing and optimising all layers of the data architecture (SQL Server staging, ODS, Analysis Services cubes, Power BI models) • Developing and maintaining transformation logic and ETL processes (C#, ADF, SQL scripts, Python) • Enhancing and securing the hosting environment and cloud data infrastructure • Ensuring high levels of data quality through controls, validation mechanisms, and automated testing • Applying data-security best practices at every stage of the data lifecycle • Building intuitive and robust Power BI visualisations for end-users • Managing access roles, permissions, and user onboarding • Training technical users and providing documentation for future maintenance • Reporting progress to project stakeholders and translating requirements into technical solutions • Monitoring platform operations, resolving tickets, and contributing to continuous improvementSkills & experience:• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, Analysis Services, ETL tooling and C# scripting • Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure cloud services, and modern data architectures • Experience with Python for automation and data transformation tasks • Solid understanding of data modelling, data quality, and data governance principles • Strong project coordination and communication skills • Fluency in at least two of the following languages: French, Dutch, English • Affinity with the social-profit, public, or non-profit sector (highly desirable) • Ability to work independently with a structured, quality-oriented mindset • Ability to work remotely with occasional onsite presence in BrusselsAbout you:You are a detail-oriented and proactive data professional who enjoys taking ownership. You value clean architecture, secure data handling, and building systems that truly serve end-users. You thrive in an environment where your work directly supports public good, transparency, and research in the social sector.Interested in this Database Engineer role?Key skills: SQL, C#, Python, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, ETL, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Social Profit DataWe will endeavour to respond to your application ASAP. However, due to high volumes, we may not always be able to reply to every candidate individually. Your details will be retained and you may be contacted for future suitable opportunities.Amoria Bond operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate, and we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of age or experience.