Data Engineer

We're supporting a leading financial institution based in Antwerp that is making significant investments in Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. As part of a major growth initiative, they're expanding their data team and looking for talented Data Engineers who want to work on modern data platforms, AI-driven solutions, and cutting-edge information retrieval technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team and help build a highly scalable internal data platform from the ground up.

Language: English required, Dutch highly advantageous

What you'll be doing

• Designing and developing scalable data products and modern data pipelines
• Building data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and AI applications
• Working with RAG architectures, embeddings, vector search, and information retrieval technologies
• Developing AI-powered solutions and automation capabilities
• Creating robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data models
• Implementing data quality and validation processes
• Collaborating closely with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders
• Contributing to the evolution of a strategic enterprise-wide data platform

What we're looking for

• 4+ years' experience as a Data Engineer
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
• Commercial experience with AI technologies
• Experience working with APIs and multiple data sources
• Strong understanding of data modelling and data architecture

Highly desirable

• Experience with Vector Search, Embeddings, RAG, or Information Retrieval solutions
• Elasticsearch or Vector Database experience
• Apache Airflow or workflow orchestration tools
• Opportunity to help build a greenfield data platform
• Significant investment in Data & AI initiatives
• Strong executive sponsorship and visibility
• Team set to more than double in size over the coming year
• Flat organisational structure with fast decision-making
• Exposure to modern AI technologies and real-world use cases
• Long-term permanent opportunity with excellent career progression
• Competitive salary package
• Company car or mobility budget
• Net monthly allowance
• Hospitalisation and outpatient insurance
• Stock option plan
• Mobile phone and subscription
• Around 34 days annual leave
• Free daily meals on-site
• Additional employee discount platform benefits