Data Engineer

About JEMS Group

We are Europe’s leading data manufacturer . At our core, we design, manage, structure and unlock the true potential of our clients' data assets.

We believe every business has the power to revolutionise its data strategy . Our mission is to build disruptive solutions that drive innovation while actively reducing technical debt and environmental impact.

Backed up by a team of over 900 experts, we partner with major leaders across every sectors, from Banking and Healthcare to Luxury Goods, Agritech, and beyond.

Why join JEMS?

• The JEMS Academy: Hone your craft with continuous training and certifications in the latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Tailored Career Growth: Benefit from hands-on management and a personalised roadmap designed to elevate your career to the next level.
• A Vibrant Community: Dive into our technical hubs to exchange best practices, find a mentor, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field.
• Award-Winning Culture: We are officially certified as a Great Place To Work® , a badge we wear with pride.
• Work Hard, Play Hard: From unforgettable seminars to legendary office parties, we ensure there’s plenty of room for fun.

Flexibility & Mobility

Whether you’re looking to move across the country or across borders, we support your life goals through our national and international mobility programmes.

Diversity & Inclusion

At JEMS, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it's who we are. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where equal opportunities are the standard, not the exception. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

The Role

We are looking for a creative and technically-driven Data Engineer to join our Belgian team. You will build innovative and robust solutions that turn complex data challenges into streamlined business opportunities.

You will oversee the entire data lifecycle, ensuring information is not only accessible but also reliable and actionable. Your key responsibilities will include:

• End-to-End Solution Design: Participating in the full architectural journey, from initial data acquisition to final exploitation, empowering business departments to make data-driven decisions.
• Data Integration: Identifying, collecting, and weaving together diverse datasets to solve critical business and operational problems.
• Quality & Governance: Acting as a guardian of data integrity by implementing monitoring tools and ensuring strict adherence to governance standards.
• Bridging the Gap: Translating boardroom ambitions into clear, technical data rules, effectively connecting business needs with server-room reality.
• Industrialisation: Scaling your achievements through robust deployment practices, including unit, integration, and non-regression testing.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a technophile who thrives on solving puzzles and staying ahead of the curve. To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SQL and at least one object-oriented language (Python, Java, or Scala).
• Framework Knowledge: Experience with distributed computing frameworks and a solid grasp of both relational and non-relational modelling.
• DevOps Mindset: A strong understanding of continuous integration tools such as Git, JUnit, SonarQube, or Jenkins.
• Cloud & Big Data: Practical experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) or a Big Data distribution (Hortonworks, Cloudera, Datastax).
• Education & Experience: You hold a degree from an engineering school or university and have at least 3 years of experience working on large-scale data projects.
• Soft Skills: Proactive, rigorous, and comfortable working autonomously, you know when to dive into the details and when to step back to see the bigger picture.
• Linguistic Versatility: As this role serves our Benelux clients, fluency in French, Dutch, and English (both written and spoken) is essential.