Data Engineer

Project overview

About the Role

At Lemon, we believe the best solutions arise from diverse perspectives. Are you the Data Engineer who gets energized by building and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines?

Within our Data team, we are looking for a technical compass to integrate data from various sources and seamlessly transform it into a modern data lakehouse. Whether you swear by Azure or AWS, and whether your heart beats faster for Databricks or Snowflake: your goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality data ready for analytics and AI. We give you the space to pioneer with a modern data stack, hybrid cloud environments, and multi-cloud strategies. You will work autonomously and take ownership of your pipelines, but always as part of a close-knit, cross-functional team.

Your Contribution

We are looking for a tech enthusiast who wants to play a proactive role:

What Qualities Do You Bring?

Focused on competencies and potential, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the right foundation. We are not looking for a unicorn, but a driven professional with a passion for data engineering and a healthy dose of curiosity.

Essential Skills & Experience

Nice-to-have (Plus Points – definitely not hard requirements!)

Recommended Background

What We Offer

At Lemon, we strive for a workplace where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued:

Applying to

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then we would love to hear from you!

Unsure if you meet all the criteria? Just apply! If you have a passion for data and a curious mindset, we are very interested in your story.

Lemon is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applications confidentially and based on merit.

• Designing, building, and optimizing reliable data pipelines (e.g., with PySpark, Delta Lake, and the Medallion Architecture).
• Integrating and structuring data in cloud environments, bridging the gap between raw data and usable business insights.
• Working with advanced SQL and Python solutions to ensure data flows are smooth and performant.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (like Terraform) for smart deployment of our data infrastructure.
• Actively sharing knowledge during lunch & learns and providing collegial feedback through peer reviews or code reviews.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the data architecture and engineering methodologies within Lemon.
• Python & SQL: You are strong in Python (for data pipelines) and have advanced knowledge of SQL (think window functions, CTEs, and performance tuning).
• Databricks & Spark OR Snowflake: You have practical experience with a modern data platform. This could be Databricks (PySpark, cluster management, job optimization) OR a data warehousing platform like Snowflake (architecture, data sharing) or Azure Synapse. Knowledge of Kimball is a plus!
• Cloud Platforms (Azure OR AWS): You are comfortable in the cloud. You have practical experience with Azure (e.g., Data Factory, Blob Storage, Key Vault) AND/OR AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM). Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric is also great.
• Infrastructure as Code: You have at least a basic or intermediate understanding of tools like Terraform for deploying infrastructure.
• Communication: You can express yourself fluently in both Dutch and English for smooth business communication.
• Experience with Streaming (Apache Kafka, Event Hubs, Spark Structured Streaming) for real-time data.
• Knowledge of Orchestration & CI/CD (Airflow, Azure Data Factory pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with Data Governance (Unity Catalog or Snowflake governance features) or Frontend tools (like PowerBI).
• Certifications are a definite cherry on top, such as:
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
• Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• AWS Certified Data Analytics
• Snowflake SnowPro Core/Advanced
• Typically several years (4
• 6 years) of relevant experience as a Data or BI Engineer, preferably at a Medior or Senior level. An academic background (Bachelor/Master) in an IT or quantitative field is nice, but your demonstrable skills and tech-driven mindset are most important to us!
• Values: We encourage a culture of respect and open dialogue.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and a pleasant hybrid working arrangement (work from home possible) to support a healthy balance. Contract type is negotiable (Full-time or Freelance).
• Development: The Lemon Academy is central to knowledge sharing, mentorship, and obtaining extra certifications (which we are happy to support!).
• Inclusivity: We support reasonable adjustments in the work environment or processes so you can function optimally.
• Compensation: An all-in salary package (or market-rate fee for freelancers) that grows with your impact. For permanent employees, this includes a flexible remuneration plan, meal vouchers, a company car with a fuel card, a high-performance laptop, and a comfortable mobile phone subscription.
• Care & Well-being: Comprehensive hospitalization insurance and outpatient insurance covering a wide range of medical costs.
• Events: Optional social gatherings and team activities; such as our annual ski trip, the summer BBQ, our Lemon running group, a recurring padel tournament, and much more.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Vlaanderen, Antwerp, Brussels, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Limburg, West Flanders, Belgium, BE
• Languages: English, Dutch