Dark Light is a specialized data consultancy, focusing on project staffing in data & business intelligence. For one of our clients, we are looking for a Analytics Engineer.
Overview
We’re looking for a skilled Analytics Engineer to join a forward-thinking team based in Mechelen. The role involves translating business goals into robust technical solutions, with a focus on process mining and event log frameworks. This is a full-time freelance role, running through the end of 2025, with potential for extension.
* Location: Mechelen HQ
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: Until EOY 2025 (extension possible)
* Workload: Full-time (80% also negotiable)
* Language: English required; Dutch is a plus
What You’ll Do
* Partner with business stakeholders and a Data Product Manager to define and shape data-driven solutions.
* Design data workflows from source to delivery, including documentation and transformation logic.
* Create logical data models and consolidate them into high-level architectural designs.
* Help guide the work of Data Engineers, ensuring quality, scalability, and efficiency.
* Assist with issue resolution and coordinate across internal and external teams.
* Present and defend solution approaches to architects and other technical leads.
Who You Are
* Experienced in production-grade data environments.
* Skilled with tools like Snowflake, SQL, DBT, and schedulers such as Dagster or Airflow.
* Strong communicator with an analytical mindset and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
* Comfortable working in cross-functional settings and with third-party partners.
* You have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Bonus Skills
* Working knowledge of Dutch
* Experience in customer-focused organizations
* Previous collaboration with external engineering partners
Interested? We'd love to hear from you!