Freelance Talend Data Engineer

For a customer in the energy sector playing a crucial role in enabling Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, I am searching for a freelancer Data Engineer to support the data. You will work on complex projects and the successful consultant is expected to be operational instantly.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL processes using Talend ETL tools to efficiently extract, transform, and load data from various sources into their data warehouse.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and implement data integration solutions that align with business objectives.
Optimize and enhance existing ETL workflows for performance and scalability.
Build and maintain data pipelines for real-time data streaming using Kafka (preferred) or other similar technologies.
Work with data architects to design and maintain relational databases, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data engineering issues in a timely manner to minimize disruptions.
Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in data engineering and integration.

Profile

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on ETL development using Talend ETL tools.
Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and experience in designing and optimizing database schemas.
Experience with data streaming technologies, preferably Kafka, and the ability to build real-time data pipelines.
Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for data manipulation and automation.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve data-related issues.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
Relevant certifications in data engineering and ETL technologies will be considered an advantage.

Additional Details

START DATE: Oct/Nov

DURATION: 12 Months

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: European Union

LOGISTICS: It is preferred that you come to Brussels to pickup the laptop

ONSITE POLICY: Remote (the team meets up in Brussels, Belgium for 1 week every 6 months)

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: English

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 Stage

If you are interested, please forward your updated resume to be considered.