
Freelance Data Engineer / Analyst
On site
Flemish Region, Belgium
Full Time
28-01-2025
Job Specifications
We are searching for Freelance Data Engineers & Data Analysts (Power BI) to strengthen our Microsoft-Team! To join them in working on new upcoming projects.
LACO is a Belgian-based business intelligence and data analytics company that exist for more than 35 years now. We are a Microsoft Data & AI Solutions Partner with extensive expertise in various areas, including Microsoft BI and Data Governance. With over 120 consultants, we are dedicated to helping businesses succeed with data. We blend dedication with a dash of fun in everything we do.
Data Analyst / Power BI
As a Data Analyst/Power BI Expert at LACO, you’ll be responsible for:
You have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
You have an analytical mindset.
You have at least 3 years proven experience as a Power BI Developer or a similar role.
You know all about the programming languages SQL, DAX and Python.
You can model data using Kimball, Dimensional Modelling and Data Vault.
You are proficient in Power BI, including DAX, data modelling and custom visuals.
You communicate clearly in Dutch and English (both written and spoken).
Data Engineer
You have a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
You have at least 3 years of experience with different data consumption techniques from traditional to more advanced analytics and AI perspective. (Power BI, Tableau, Machine Learning, …)
Power BI means more to you than shiny graphs (and pie charts).
You are willing to dig deep into Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake or Databricks.
You have experience in Azure Data Factory and Data Modelling techniques
You are fluent in SQL & Python.
You communicate clearly in Dutch and English (both written and spoken).
OUR OFFER
Training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and advance your career in your chosen field.
Be involved in innovative Microsoft tracks that challenge and inspire you.
Don’t let this opportunity slip through your data fingers! Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team and embark on your adventure to success.
About the Company
LACO is a Belgian-based business and data intelligence company with over 35 years of experience. Way back in 1994, we were the first SAS partner in Belgium. Today we are still the largest and most experienced partner. Since 2006, we have successfully expanded with a second entity to Microsoft BI. Our third practice specializes in data governance and advanced analytics also covering some best-of-breed technologies like R, Python and Hadoop. Today, our team of over 110 consultants is dedicated to helping businesses in a wide v... Know more
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