Data Platform Software Engineer

Antwerp - At DPG Media’s IT Data Area, the Data Platform Team builds and maintains the cloud platform that makes secure, scalable, and easy data usage possible across the company. As we transition toward a Data Mesh, our focus is on providing a robust technical foundation— so every department in our company can build valuable data products, while we ensure standardization, security, and discoverability.

Your role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be the crucial link between our data platform experts and its users. You’ll onboard new teams, users, and projects onto the Data Platform, ensuring they have all the guidance and knowledge needed to get started smoothly.

You’ll become a trusted go-to for troubleshooting and resolving incoming issues, documenting solutions, and making sure no one gets stuck. By acting as a proxy between users and the engineering team, you’ll help translate needs, priorities, and improvements, ensuring a high-quality experience for everyone.

Building strong relationships with stakeholders—including a DevRel focus—you’ll help foster a collaborative and supportive data community across DPG Media.

What will you do?

Guide new teams, users, and projects through a smooth onboarding process.

Document procedures, common issues, and solutions to help others find answers quickly.

Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues, acting as the initial responder for user queries.

Serve as a communication bridge between users and platform engineers, relaying feedback, requests, and technical challenges.

Build positive relationships with stakeholders, contributing to our Developer Relations efforts.

Continue developing your own expertise in our key data platform technologies (AWS, CI / CD, Airflow, Snowflake, DBT, Spark).

Help shape our engineering culture by sharing knowledge, setting best practices, and actively participating in our data community through co-location days, guilds, and communities of practice.

Who are you ?

You’re an experienced engineer in IT, who enjoys solving problems and helping others succeed.

You thrive on troubleshooting and take a proactive approach to finding solutions.

You have a basic grasp of data modeling and are eager to deepen your expertise in our platform stack.

You’re a natural communicator, approachable and empathetic. You're skilled at explaining technical topics to different levels of expertise.

Most of all, you’re passionate about creating a positive, supportive user experience across our data platform.

At DPG Media, we are open to all talent in society. Regardless of your background, we invite you to apply for this position. It is precisely through the differences between colleagues that surprising insights and innovative solutions arise. And that fits very well with us as an organization. We are curious about who you are and what qualities and experience you bring. If you want to know more about our inclusive work environment, click !

What can you expect from DPG Media?

This opportunity offers you a fantastic job in Belgium's leading media company, within a modern and growing department where every talent feels at home;

We also believe in a healthy work-life balance, giving you enough breathing room through our well-being and flexible work policy;

DPG Media's strategy focuses on digital acceleration and how we ensure that we remain at the forefront as a leading media company. Your talents, knowledge, and skills are crucial for this. So, we give you every opportunity to keep growing. This way, you maintain control over your future. Through various training courses and the "Academy by DPG Media," you take ownership of your development;

What else is in your package?

Reward that suits you : Get a salary as impressive as your resume and talents.

Everything you need : We make sure you have everything – laptop, phone, and meal vouchers – so you can completely immerse yourself in your work.

Carefree insured : With our insurance, you are fully covered, no worries!

Flexibility : With possibilities for home working days, you choose what works best for you. Feel like a pyjama day? Just do it! Everything to keep work and private life in balance.

Share in our success : If DPG Media scores, you score too. Extra pocket money based on our performance. Ka-ching!

Smart mobility : Whether you cycle, come by public transport, or park, you choose what works best.

Keep growing : Continuously discover new heights through the DPG Media Academy. Who said learning had to be boring?

Time for relaxation : With 32 vacation days, you can fully recharge your battery.

Offices full of creativity : Get inspired in our vibrant hubs in Antwerp or Vilvoorde.

Media Discounts : Score great deals on our media and events. Because who doesn't love a good deal?

Great atmosphere : From spontaneous parties to team outings, you'll feel right at home here. And our legendary staff party? You don't want to miss that!

Even more reasons to want to work at DPG Media.

This opportunity offers you a fantastic job in Belgium's most prominent media company . You also get a top team of colleagues on top of that. Colleagues who are bursting with energy and are passionate about creating high-quality media. Creative solutions for complex problems and collaborating with many different teams : working at DPG Media is different every day. We can only achieve these realizations through teamwork and a great working atmosphere. From inspiring chats at the coffee machine, the inviting layout of our buildings, to legendary staff parties : the media vibes are everywhere. We also believe in a healthy work-life balance, giving you enough breathing room through our well-being and flexible work policy. DPG Media's strategy focuses on digital acceleration and how we ensure that we remain at the forefront as a leading media company. Your talents, knowledge, and skills are crucial for this. So, we give you every opportunity to keep growing. This way, you maintain control over your future. Through various training courses and the "Academy by DPG Media," you take ownership of your development.

Apply, and then?

Are you ready to get started right away? Apply now and discover how you can contribute to our mission to stimulate innovation, leverage technology, and deliver excellent products to our consumers and advertisers. Contact and let's see what we can do for each other!