Job Description

As a Data Engineer in the DPG Network Area, you exploit the daily reach of millions of readers and viewers on our online platforms as a competitive advantage by closely collaborating with analysts and data scientists across all departments throughout the entire organisation. You build cloud-based data pipelines, both batch and streaming, and its underlying infrastructure. In short: you live up to our principle You Build It, You Run It.

DPG Network Area

At DPG Media we all contribute to our mission to entertain, inspire and inform as many people as possible. Here at the DPG Network Area specifically we are at the very centre of our digital strategy. As such you’ll have the opportunity to join a team whose everyday activities have a real impact on our company, and perhaps even digital media as a whole.

How will you make a difference?

• One day you build an ETL to feed our reporting system, the next you’re building a real-time customer profile by aggregating their online behaviour and allowing the usage of this profile to recommend other articles on our online platforms.
• Co-develop and cooperate the cloud-based data pipelines and platform from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
• Closely collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists and analysts in our daily work, data engineering guild and communities of practice.
• You are a protagonist in harmonising our data landscape across countries, over departments and through acquisitions.

Your must-have knowledge and experience

• Experience implementing highly available and scalable big data platforms
• In depth knowledge of at least one cloud provider, preferably AWS
• Experience developing in at least one of the following languages in the context of data engineering: Scala, Python, shell scripting or very good knowledge about databases and willingness to learn Python and Scala
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines
• Full understanding of modern software engineering best practices
• DevOps mindset
• You see the value in a team and enjoy working together with others, also with techniques like pair-programming
• You either have an AWS certification or are willing to achieve AWS certification within 6 months (minimum AWS Certified Associate)

Nice to have knowledge

• Experience building highly automated infrastructures
• Experience with Kafka and Kubernetes
• Domain-driven design
• Expertise in designing, analysing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
• Define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems, and automated security controls
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills
• Familiarity with functional programming principles

Dive into our data story

If you’re considering this job but would like to know what you are getting yourself into first, we’ve got some great content for you.

• Data Mesh at DPG Media
• Meet Data Engineer Jochen

What we offer

💼 Competitive salary package

You will receive an attractive salary supplemented by fringe benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, and a comprehensive insurance package.

🕒 Flexible working

With flexible working hours and working-from-home options, you can organize your workweek in a way that keeps work and private life in balance.

🚴 Tailored mobility

We provide mobility solutions that perfectly align with your preferred way of traveling.

🎓 Continuous development

Through the DPG Media Academy, you will have access to training and development programs that support your professional growth.

🌴 Room to recharge

With 32 days of annual leave, you will have plenty of time to relax and recharge your batteries.

🏢 Inspiring working environment(s)

Get inspired in our vibrant hubs in Antwerp or Amsterdam—working across locations is perfectly possible.

Applying, and then what?

Are you a top performer in your field, or do you have the ambition to become one? Do you thrive in a warm, creative, and vibrant environment where you are constantly challenged? Apply via the button and let’s explore what we can mean for each other. Because your talent is welcome at DPG Media, regardless of your background and preferences.

Want to know more? Please contact Toon Hertogs via toon.hertogs@persgroep.net.

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