Belgian Defence is accelerating its digital transformation, and we’re looking for a motivated Data Engineer to help shape the future of our data landscape. If you want to work on impactful projects that support national security, international missions, and emergency response, this role offers a meaningful challenge.
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Your Work Environment
You’ll join the Data Exploitation team within the Information Technology & Services (IT&S) department — a multidisciplinary group of civilian and military IT specialists. Your main workplace will be the Competence Centre for Airborne Equipment and Communication & Information Systems (CC V&C) in Peutie.
CC V&C manages and supports Defence’s communication networks and business applications, covering both in‑house and COTS solutions throughout their full lifecycle. With 27,000 employees, Belgian Defence is one of the country’s largest and most unique employers, with its own culture, mission, and structure.
Your Role as Data Engineer
You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining Defence’s data infrastructure.
Data Extraction & Transformation
Develop ETL flows using Talend
Build scalable, robust data pipelines
Coach and support new team members
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security compliance
Monitor and optimize ETL performance
Data Integration
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data needs
Integrate diverse data sources into unified datasets
Design scalable solutions for growing data volumes
Your Profile
You hold a master’s degree (or higher) in an IT‑related field and possess the BEL or EU nationality.
Further relevant skills are:
Team‑oriented mindset and willingness to share knowledge
Critical thinking and continuous improvement
Strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills
Transparent, constructive communication with internal and external clients
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to explain complex topics to non‑technical audiences
Preferably bilingual (Dutch, French), with sufficient command of either French or Dutch to participate seamlessly in meetings with specialists and end users.
Solid command of technical English. xphnsxz
Technical skills
Hands‑on ETL and database experience
Programming knowledge (Java, Python, or Scala)
Data modelling and database design
Understanding of data security principles
What We Offer
Join a federal organization fully committed to digital innovation — from cybersecurity to modern communication systems, from network modernization to complex development projects.
You’ll benefit from:
A meaningful mission with societal impact
A competitive salary package
Extensive benefits (hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, mobility options, pension fund…)
A healthy work–life balance with teleworking possibilities
Easily accessible offices via public transport