{"id":6573,"date":"2026-07-08T08:53:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexa-group.pt\/jobs\/backend-data-engineer-senior\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T07:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:52:45","slug":"backend-data-engineer-senior","status":"publish","type":"company_job","link":"https:\/\/www.hexa-group.pt\/es\/jobs\/backend-data-engineer-senior\/","title":{"rendered":"Backend Data Engineer | Senior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Reference:<\/strong> 17127<br \/><strong>Location:<\/strong> lunesenbelgicadellunes<br \/><strong>Expertise area:<\/strong> -1<br \/><strong>Status:<\/strong> Open<br \/><strong>Start date:<\/strong> immediate<br \/><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 2026-07-17<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 255<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>17127 \u00b7 mondeeuropebelgique \u00b7 -1 \u00b7 Open<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"boond_id":"6791","boond_reference":"17127","boond_place":"mondeeuropebelgique","boond_place_label":"mondeeuropebelgique","boond_state":12,"boond_state_label":"Open","boond_start_date":"immediate","boond_closing_date":"2026-07-17","boond_answer_date":"2026-07-06","boond_duration":255,"boond_raw_description":"","boond_criteria":"ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY\n\nWe are looking for a Backend Data Engineer to design, develop and maintain backend applications, data pipelines and analytics solutions in the defence and international security sector. This is an on-site opportunity based in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, with regular travel within Belgium.\n\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\n\n- Design, develop, test and maintain backend applications and software solutions.\n- Build, maintain and improve data pipelines, databases and data engineering solutions.\n- Design and implement data models that support data quality, integrity and security.\n- Transform, integrate and manage data from multiple sources.\n- Develop and optimise business intelligence reports, dashboards and data visualisations.\n- Analyse data and support analytical models that enable data-driven decision-making.\n- Monitor software performance, troubleshoot issues and implement continuous improvements.\n- Collaborate with technical teams on code reviews, solution improvement and software delivery.\n- Evaluate user experience, collect feedback and recommend system improvements.\n- Ensure compliance with development standards, information management policies and best practices.\n\nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR\n\n- More than 5 years of professional experience in backend engineering, data engineering, analytics or a similar technical role.\n- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\n- Strong programming experience with Python, R, C# or a similar language.\n- Experience with SQL, relational databases and data modelling.\n- Experience building data pipelines, data models and data engineering solutions.\n- Knowledge of business intelligence, analytics and reporting practices.\n- Familiarity with user experience metrics and usability evaluation.\n- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.\n- Professional working proficiency in English.\n- Active Secret-level security clearance valid for the engagement.\n- Availability to work 100% on-site in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.\n- Availability for regular business travel within Belgium.\n\nTECHNICAL SKILLS\n\n- Python\n- R\n- C#\n- SQL\n- SQL Server\n- Relational databases\n- Data pipelines\n- Data engineering\n- Data modelling\n- Data quality\n- Data integrity\n- Data security\n- Business intelligence\n- Analytics\n- Reporting\n- Data visualisation\n- Power BI\n- Grafana\n- R Shiny\n- User experience metrics\n- Usability evaluation\n- Software testing\n- Code review\n- Information management policies\n\nNICE TO HAVE\n\n- ITIL Foundation certification\n- DevOps Foundation certification\n- Relevant software development certifications\n- Previous experience in an international or defence-related environment\n- Familiarity with ISO\/IEC 27001, ISO\/IEC 42001 or cybersecurity best practices\n\nCOMPENSATION TRANSPARENCY\n\nBase salary range: EUR 22 000 - EUR 32 000 gross\/year\nTotal compensation: up to EUR 40 000\/year\nRelocation package available\n\nThe salary range is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including required competencies, professional experience, level of responsibility and role requirements. Final compensation will be determined according to the candidate's profile and position requirements.\n\nWHAT WE OFFER\n\n- A culture where every professional is a Builder, contributing with ownership, responsibility and impact.\n- An environment based on Honesty, Mutual Support and Agility, with transparent communication and collaborative delivery.\n- Continuous learning and certification support throughout your journey.\n- Upskilling opportunities in information security, AI governance and cybersecurity best practices where relevant to your role.\n- Private health insurance from your first day, with optional family extension.\n- Confidential mental health support through specialised partner services.\n- Flexibility whenever the role and project context allow it.\n- Family support measures, including childcare vouchers.\n- Community moments, shared milestones and close leadership presence.\n\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY\n\nHexa promotes equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment practices, aligned with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter. We welcome different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we assess candidates based on competencies, experience, responsibility and role requirements.\n\nHEXA LIFE\n\nAt Hexa, life as a Builder means contributing to work that matters while being part of a community built on trust, support and continuous improvement. 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