Database Analyst / Data engineer

Company Description

Are you passionate about energy, sustainability, and technology, with a strong drive to leverage data for impactful solutions?

Flexcity, a leading European energy tech company within the Veolia Group is looking for a resourceful Data scientist Heat  to join our  team.
 

This position offers the opportunity to join the Flexcity data team in France, Brussels or Amsterdam , alongside a team of skilled colleagues from different backgrounds, within the company headquarters in Brussels.

Historically, heat-intensive industries have relied on natural gas to produce steam and hot water. As these sectors move toward decarbonisation, they must adopt alternative methods for generating industrial heat. We believe Power-to-Heat technologies—such as electric boilers (eboilers), heat pumps, and thermal storage—will be essential in driving this transition.

Job Description

Role

As the Database Analyst / Data engineer for Flexcity Netherlands, you will:

•  Design, develop, and maintain scalable database solutions

•  Create and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures

• Implement data models and database designs to support business requirements

• Develop and maintain ETL processes and data pipelines

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across all database systems

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide solutions

•  Implement database security measures and backup/recovery procedures

• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise

• Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices

Analysis of Databases is a crucial responsibility at Flexcity, as Databases Analyst/Data Engineer  closely work together with our Portfolio team and our Data team in Brussels and our R&D team in Caen. 

The responsibilities of the Database Analyst  include: 

• Project Management 40%

  • Develop and maintain data pipelines, putting in place a clear documentation to support the pipelines

  • Take a strong role in carrying out data quality checks and reporting

• Operations 40%

  • Write SQL queries on various data sources

  • Maintain a SQL database and manage all its dependencies and connections

• Strategy  20%

  • Analyze and translate business needs to systems and processes;

  •  Develop and implement feasible solutions to satisfy these needs

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Fluent in English, with other languages considered as a plus: Dutch and/or French

• Experience as a Database Analyst or Data Engineer

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

•  Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies

•  Familiarity with ETL tools and processes

•  Knowledge of data modeling techniques and database design principles

•  Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) 

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•  Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

•  Flexible, not afraid to think outside the box 

• Spirit of sharing your knowledge

•  Results-oriented with a pragmatic and professional attitude

Additional Information

Why Join Flexcity?

Impact You will have a direct impact on the energy transition 

Scale-up Work in an agile environment, getting structured and more efficient, but still with a large freedom and strategic decision-making available at all levels of the company

Group Benefit from a close relationship with the Veolia group, a global leader in the ecological and energy transformation

Innovation Engage with cutting-edge energy technology and markets

Stimulating You are surrounded by talented people with a wide variety of skills and real experts in the field of energy and technology

International Engage with a team spread across multiple countries, learning and innovating together. Connect with diverse teams across Europe through regular team-building events, both within Flexcity and Veolia

Training Develop your hard and soft skills with dedicated training made available, as well as strong learning curve within your position 

Hybrid Experience international collaboration and flexible work schedules, including 2 work-from-home days

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.