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Data Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Mechelen, Belgium

Job description

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 Data Engineer to join us in defining and building features that make an impact.

About the role

As a 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.

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Job requirements

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

  • 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 skilled 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 2-3 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.

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