Our client operates a highly automated manufacturing environment with advanced robotics, AI-enabled systems, and high-speed production lines. As part of a strategic transformation initiative, the organization is redesigning its IT/OT data architecture to enable scalable analytics, AI applications, and real-time decision-making across equipment and departments.
The Senior Data Engineer plays a key role in building and operating real-time data pipelines that feed a Unified Namespace, bridging industrial systems and enterprise data platforms.
Responsibilities:
Elicit and refine functional requirements with stakeholders for IT/OT data pipelines and platforms.
Translate requirements into concrete technical designs in collaboration with senior developers and architects.
Design, build, and maintain scalable real-time data pipelines publishing data into a Unified Namespace (UNS).
Develop custom integration components to expose data from legacy or closed industrial systems.
Monitor, analyze, and optimize pipeline performance, including latency, throughput, and failure handling.
Apply and enforce best practices through code reviews, quality standards, and technical guidance.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues across the IT/OT data landscape.
What are we looking for?
You hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
You possess a deep understanding of a Unified Namespace (UNS).
You have experience with DataOps systems for data extraction and publishing.
You are familiar with message broker technology (e.g. Kafka, Active MQ).
You have experience with caching systems (Redis) and databases (Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB).
You understand automation/equipment protocols (e.g. MODBUS, OPC UA).
You are experienced in DevOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, OpenShift) and version control systems (Git).
Previous experience in a manufacturing or strongly regulated industry is a plus.
You are knowledgeable in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
You are fluent in English and Dutch.
What do we offer?
Work regime: Full-time
Location: Willebroek
Working model: Hybrid (up to 2 days remote)
Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting