Senior Data Engineer

About us 

Bluecrux is a value chain consulting and technology company, specializing in transformative solutions for today’s complex supply chain landscape. As we grow, we’re excited to invite a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to AXON, our state-of-the-art Digital Supply Chain Twin SaaS solution. AXON empowers our customers with an all-encompassing, real-time view of their entire supply chain, providing data-driven insights that drive smarter, faster decisions. Learn more about AXON here. 

Our AXON team is a young, dynamic group of experts across Frontend, Backend, DevOps, Big Data, AI, and more. Together, we’re shaping a product that’s future-ready, leveraging the latest in technology and innovation. We’re looking for a passionate Senior Data Engineer to join us in defining and building features that make an impact. 

About the role 

As a Senior Data Engineer, you play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business and technology, ensuring the seamless integration of our Axon software into our clients' tech ecosystems. Your primary responsibilities include: 

• Contribute to the Data Integration Framework: Develop and enhance a robust framework that feeds into a graph data model for the digital twin of large industrial supply chains. 

• Work with Complex Supply Chains: Collaborate with clients managing large and intricate supply chains, ensuring the seamless integration of data from various sources into the graph model. 

• Handle Big Data: Manage, process, and optimize performance for large-scale datasets, ensuring the system can handle the demands of big data environments. 

• Optimize Pipeline Performance: Continuously improve the data pipeline to reduce processing times, improve throughput, and ensure scalability for future growth. 

• Develop New Features: Lead the development of new features for the data integration framework, contributing to the growth and adaptability of the system. 

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work alongside cross-functional teams, including solution experts, software engineers, data scientists, and analytics specialists, throughout the entire development lifecycle, from conception to testing. 

• Write High-Quality Code: Ensure clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets the needs of both internal and external users, enhancing the overall user experience and functionality. 

• Manage Data Integration Projects: Oversee the data integration tracks within Axon projects, ensuring objectives are met, communicate these, and maintain clear documentation to support collaboration and future reference. 

• Lead and Mentor the Data Team: Coach and guide junior members of the data integration team to ensure their growth and the successful delivery of projects. 

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About you  

• Team Player: You have strong communication skills, value collaboration, and align with Bluecrux’s core values of open-mindedness, ambition, humility, and a passion for tackling challenges together. 

• Eager to Learn: You enjoy exploring new technologies, staying updated with the latest trends, and understanding the functional side of things. 

• Ownership-Driven: You take pride in your work and are accountable from start to finish. 

• Solutions-Oriented: You approach challenges with a focus on finding solutions, not just highlighting problems. 

• ETL and Big Data Knowledge: You are proficient in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and have a strong understanding of big data principles, enabling you to effectively work with large and complex datasets. 

• Experienced: You bring 3-6 years of experience in data engineering, ideally within a cloud-based environment and/or on product platforms. 

• Tech-Savvy: You are skilled in Scala, PySpark, SQL, and tools like Azure Synapse and/or Databricks. You have hands-on experience with modern system design practices and a solid understanding of source control, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). 

• Bonus Skills: You have an interest in or familiarity with supply chain data models or the Supply Chain sector. 

• Languages: You are fluent in English.

• Educational Background: You hold a University degree in Information Technology or a related field. 

• Client-Focused: You are committed to delivering outstanding client experiences and building strong, long-lasting client relationships. 

• You feel connected with and are ready to represent our company values: dig deep, own it, come together move fast and be kind

• You have a valid driver’s license or will obtain this in the next 6 months.

Why join us? 

• Innovative solution: Work on AXON, a cutting-edge product designed and developed by our team in Belgium. 

• Collaborative culture: Join a team where Bluecrux values are lived daily, in a supportive, growth-focused environment. 

• Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and career progression. 

• Inclusive workplace: A friendly, approachable culture where every team member’s contributions are valued. 

• Engaging team events: From monthly gatherings to Bluecrux weekends, we know how to have fun together 

• Flexible work environment: Enjoy a 50/50 hybrid model combining remote work with office days at our Mechelen location. 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary including a bonus and an electric company car with convenient charging options.