Senior Data Engineer

As our Senior Data Engineer / BI Specialist you will design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions using the Microsoft data platform. Your role will enable data-driven decision-making through modern data engineering, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, while supporting BI, analytics, automation, and long-term data strategy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Engineering & Architecture

• Design, develop, and optimise scalable data pipelines using Microsoft technologies (Azure Data Factory, Fabric Dataflows, Synapse / Fabric).
• Build and maintain lakehouse/warehouse data models, including facts and dimensions that support Power BI reporting and analytics.
• Implement data ingestion patterns for structured and unstructured data sources.
• Ensure high data quality, integrity, and reliability across data platforms.

2. Microsoft Fabric & Modern Data Platform

• Manage and optimise Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Engineering).
• Define best practices for data architecture, governance, and performance tuning within Fabric.
• Support migration from legacy data platforms to Fabric (if applicable).

3. Power BI Development

• Develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models.
• Create efficient and high-performance data models including star schema design, DAX development, and report optimisation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into impactful visualisations.

4. Data Integration & ETL/ELT

• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines.
• Integrate data from ERP systems, manufacturing systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Automate and schedule data workflows.

5. Data Governance & Compliance

• Implement data governance, security, and access controls aligned with enterprise policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GxP / data integrity principles, if applicable).
• Define data quality rules, monitoring, and lineage tracking.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with data analysts and business stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and deliver data needs.
• Integrate new data sources efficiently into the enterprise data platform.
• Expand analytics and automation capabilities to support innovation, growth, and digitalisation.
• Support evolving business domains including Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Finance, and HR.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Bachelor or Master degree in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Analytics, or related field.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Dataflows), Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, SQL, and SQL Server.
• Advanced Power BI development, including data modelling, DAX, and performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in: SQL (advanced level), Python or Spark (preferred for Fabric / big data scenarios).
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and modern architectures (medallion architecture, lakehouse).
• > 5 years of relevant experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Analytics, or related roles, with demonstrated experience in Microsoft data platforms and Power BI.

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, manufacturing, GxP).
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools.
• Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines for data solutions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and operational systems integration.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Self-motivated, ownership-driven, and able to manage priorities independently.
• Structured and documentation-oriented.
• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable data solutions.
• Contribute to standardisation of data models and reporting.
• Ensure reliable and trusted data for business decision-making.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Work on modern Microsoft Fabric-based architecture.
• Exposure to global stakeholders and strategic initiatives.
• High impact role in shaping data and analytics capabilities.

What we offer:

• Full-time employment (40h) with flexible working hours in consultation. Working part-time can be discussed.
• Salary between€ 4.702,26 and € 6.759,41 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
• 8.33% holiday allowance and a 13th month.
• 30 holiday days (based on fte).
• A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
• Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
• Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
• A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.