Data Engineer – AI

What We Offer
Joining our consulting team in Belgium means giving your career a step forward. Thanks to the privileged partnership we have with our well-established clients, leaders in their domain,

we offer
our consultants unique projects to develop their skills, and put their professional experience in the pharma industry on the fast track. As an expert on the client side, you can count on us to support you at each step of your project thanks to regular touch points with our Key Account Manager. We then also carefully choose with you what would be your next assignment that is matching your career goal whether it is in Consulting or in one of our Functional Services Platforms. We invest considerable time and resources in training our staff (technical and non-technical courses) to continuously support you in your personal and professional growth. On top of this, you will receive a complete salary package including attractive extra-legal benefits (company car, petrol card, meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization…) based on your background and experience.

Job Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer – AI & LLM to join Astek and become part of our Data & AI Community . You will work on innovative data and artificial intelligence projects for our clients, helping them build scalable data platforms and develop solutions based on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies. You will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring that high-quality and reliable data is available to support AI-driven solutions. Within the Data & AI Community, you will collaborate with technical experts, share knowledge, and contribute to the growth of our AI capabilities. Your challenges will be:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data processing workflows.
- Prepare, transform, and structure data to support AI and Machine Learning use cases.
- Work on LLM-based solutions, including data preparation, embeddings, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
- Integrate and manage data from multiple sources.
- Develop and optimize data processing solutions using cloud-based technologies.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Software Developers, and business stakeholders.
Ensure data quality, security, and reliability across projects.
- Contribute to the implementation of best practices in Data Engineering, AI, and MLOps. Your future team: Join Astek’s Data & AI Community and work alongside passionate experts in emerging technologies. Participate in innovative AI and Generative AI projects with leading organizations. Develop your expertise in Data Engineering, Cloud, and LLM technologies. Benefit from continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career development opportunities within an international technology group. Profile Proven experience as a Data Engineer with a strong interest in AI and Large Language Models. Strong programming skills in Python and SQL . Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data processing solutions.
Knowledge of cloud environments such as:
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud PlatformExperience with data engineering tools such as:
- Apache Spark
- Databricks
- Airflow
- Data warehouses / Data lakesFamiliarity with AI/LLM concepts is a strong asset:
- LLMs
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- Embeddings
- Vector databases
- Prompt engineeringExperience working in Agile environments.
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation. 🇬🇧 English is required . 🇳🇱 Dutch or 🇫ðŸ‡
· French is mandatory (professional working level required, as projects are based in Belgium). With us, you’re on the right track
- Leveraging your expertise, we present tailored project options. You choose where to attend an intake interview. Following a positive outcome, the decision to accept or decline the project remains yours. This ensures you always engage in challenging projects that bring you fulfillment while providing clients with motivated expertise.
- While we encourage you to push your limits, we also prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This ensures you can give your best to successfully complete your client’s projects, all while wearing a big smile
- We ensure you stay abreast of the latest techniques and competencies in your field, as well as those impacting your profession. Additionally, we provide all the necessary courses and training to support your continuous growth as an expert.
- We cultivate a safe environment where you’re encouraged to share what matters most to you. Armed with this understanding, we tailor projects to match your circumstances and motivations. Ultimately, the decision to pursue an intake and accept a project rests with you. Let's meet Rossella, our Talent Acquisition Specialist , is looking forward to meeting you and discussing your next career opportunity at Astek