We are currently looking for a "Data Engineer" to strengthen the Cronos Europa team.
On-site position in Brussels with the ability to reach premises within 2 hours (remote setup possible for part of the time)
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS
- Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:
- Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable data pipelines from REST APIs using Python, SQL, and ETL tools (KNIME, Azure Synapse) to ingest, transform, and prepare data.
- Process and transform complex JSON and GIS data into structured datasets optimized for analysis and reporting. This includes parsing, transforming, and validating JSON data to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Load and organize processed data into cloud-based Azure Data Lake storage and/or an Oracle database, ensuring accessibility and performance.
- Document ETL processes, metadata definitions, data lineage, and technical specifications to ensure transparency and reusability.
- Collaborate with data analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver reliable, well-documented datasets aligned with organizational needs.
- Implement data quality checks, logging, and monitoring within data pipelines to support maintainability and troubleshooting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
- Excellent knowledge of data engineering tools such as Python, Knime and Azure Synapse Analytics
- Excellent knowledge of working with REST APIs, including ingestion and parsing of JSON and GIS data
- Excellent knowledge of Oracle and Azure data lake storage
- Ability to implement robust data quality checks, logging, and monitoring in ETL processes
- Ability to document ETL workflows, metadata, and technical specifications clearly and consistently
- Analysis and problem solving skills
- Ability to participate in technical meetings and good communication skills
- Due to the particular nature of a large international organisation such as the European Commission, candidates should also have the following non-technical skills:
- Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
- Ability to participate in multilingual meetings;
- Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects
- High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained in CINEA, A1 contain personal and confidential data5.
SPECIFIC EXPERTISE
Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:
- at least 5 years of excellent knowledge in Azure data lake storage and Oracle databases
- at least 5 years of excellent expertise in developing data pipelines from REST APIs and on integration (such as Knime, Python, Azure Synapse, SQL)
- at least 5 years of excellent expertise in processing JSON and GIS data
Profile
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Excellent Team Player
- Speak and write English (C1/C2), French (B2) will be an advantage
Why cronos group?
We'll propose you
- An attractive salary package
- A good work-life balance environment
- The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit.
- The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs
- A good job in a friendly place
If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!
