Azure Analytical Engineer (with dbt skills)

Sparkle: innovating data transformation 

At Sparkle, we design and deliver smart, data-driven solutions that help Belgian companies unlock the full potential of their data. Through a combination of strategy, advanced engineering, and AI, we build future-ready platforms powered by Microsoft technologies. Join us and help shape the next generation of data innovation.

Role overview
As an Analytical Engineer at Sparkle, you operate at the intersection of data engineering and business intelligence. You’ll build robust, modular data pipelines with dbt on Azure, and ensure analytical datasets are clear, maintainable, and performance-ready. You guide clients from first concept to working solution.

Key responsibilities

• Model reusable, business-ready datasets (data vault, star schemas, mart layers...) using dbt

• Build scalable ELT pipelines in Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks…)

• Translate business needs into logical and physical data models

• Test, document, and version your dbt projects in line with best practices

• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business users in end-to-end engagements

• Improve data quality, lineage, and overall governance

Who are you? 

• Pragmatic – you keep things simple and focus on real business value

• Proactive – you take initiative and prevent problems before they arise

• Consultant-minded – you think with the client and challenge ideas when needed

• Microsoft-savvy – you’re excited by Azure and dbt as a modern data stack

• Communicative – you explain technical ideas clearly to any audience

Requirements
Must haves: 

• Hands-on experience with dbt (data build tool) – dbt Cloud or Core

• Strong knowledge of Azure data services (Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse – Databricks is a plus)

• Solid understanding of data engineering, including ELT/ETL, dimensional modeling, Data Vault, etc.

• Excellent SQL skills; Python experience is a strong bonus

• Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus)

Nice to haves: 

• Experience with CI/CD and version control (Git, dbt Cloud, Azure DevOps)

• Familiarity with Power BI or other visualization tools

• Understanding of data governance, metadata, and lineage concepts

• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or event-driven architectures

What we have to offer you when you become a Sparkleer:

• You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, enhance your skills alongside experts in the field of data (and humor!), and contribute to solutions that make a real difference

• We're committed to your professional growth, offering a path to advance your career in a collaborative and supportive setting. Choose your mentor while your training budget lets you explore and expand your skills

• A salary package in line with your expertise, including a company car & fuel card or mobility budget, hospitalization and group insurance, and other gadgets that come extra being part of the Cronos Group

• Our team thrives on team well-being, diversity, knowledge sharing & humor

• Hybrid way of working.

We are always looking for talent in Belgium or Estonia. If you cannot find a suitable job opening, don’t hesitate to send your spontaneous application to hello@sparkle.consulting if you think you there will be a mutual match!