Freelance Team Lead Data Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Team Lead Data Engineer for one of our customers, to step in during a key transition period and lead a dynamic data engineering team. You’ll ensure a smooth handover from the current lead and later to the incoming permanent hire, while driving impactful data initiatives within a growing digital and data department.

📅 Start: Mid-to-late July 2025

⏳ Duration: 6 months (extendable)

📍 Location: Brussels (Hybrid)

🕓 Workload: 4 days/week minimum (Full-time preferred)

🌐 Languages: French & English (fluent)

Your Mission

• Lead and mentor a team of 7 interns and 2 external consultants
• Oversee and optimize data infrastructure and pipelines
• Guide the team through large-scale Big Data projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions
• Contribute to the department’s target operating model and Agile practices
• Ensure high standards in data modeling, performance, and lifecycle management

✅ Must-Haves:

• Proven leadership (2+ years)
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and traditional ETL tools
• Solid grasp of software development lifecycle and Agile/DevSecOps
• Familiarity with Data Vault and other modeling techniques
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Fluent in French and English