HappeningIT - Data Manager & Data Engineer (Expert)

HappeningIT is looking for a hands-on Data Manager & Data Engineer (Expert level) to join a strategic digital transformation program within a public sector organization. The program focuses on document digitization, process modernization, and building a data-driven ecosystem using Azure Cloud Dataplatformen. You will work in a complex, multi-actor environment, with responsibility for both data engineering and data management activities, across both on-premise and cloud systems.

Role & responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Design and implement data pipelines (batch and real-time)
• Migrate data from on-premise systems to Azure Cloud Dataplatformen

• Set up secure, scalable data integration and data Storage architectures
• Ensure robust data transformation and integration processes

• Support the collection and processing of structured and unstructured data
• Build solutions for data access, including APIs and secure endpoints

• Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI and SAP BO
• Apply data security policies and participate in access control implementations

• Support predictive and prescriptive analytics use cases

As a Data manager, you will:

• Define and maintain a business glossary and data dictionary
• Implement frameworks for master data and metadata management

• Lead efforts in data governance and ensure data quality across domains
• Collaborate with business units to align on data definitions and usage

• Contribute to building a data-driven culture across the organization
• Provide recommendations on data policies, standards, and lifecycle management

• Help define KPIs and structure data for analytical and operational reporting
• Act as liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Additional information

• Workplace: Brussels (near major train station)
• On-site requirement: 3 days/week minimum

• Contract: Fixed-term, renewable upon positive evaluation
• Only hands-on profiles will be considered — no consultants or project managers.

We are looking for a profile with the following mandatory skills:

• Data Engineering - Expert
• Data Management - Expert l

• Data integration and security
• Data quality and governance

• Data pipelines
• Data migration

• Data Storage and architecture
• Data transformation and integration

• Data collection and processing
• Master data and metadata management

• Power BI and SAP BO
• Predictive and prescriptive analytics

• Practical experience in Azure Cloud Data Platforms
• Languages:

• English: Professional level

• French or Dutch: Good working knowledge required (bilingual environment)