Data Engineer, Platform

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Design, manage, and enhance data pipelines for advanced data and analytics platforms.

• Develop and refine ETL/ELT processes utilizing SQL, Python, dbt, and Apache Spark.

• Construct, automate, and oversee data workflows using Apache Airflow.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of platform components, emphasizing scalability, stability, and reusability.

• Collaborate closely with data scientists, business stakeholders, and architecture teams to produce high-quality data products.

• Ensure data integrity, performance, and governance throughout the platform.

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of platform architecture and the assimilation of new technologies and services.

• Facilitate automation and DevOps efforts within the data platform ecosystem.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience as a Data Engineer, showcasing a strong interest in Platform Engineering.

• Comprehensive expertise in Python, SQL, Apache Spark, dbt, and Apache Airflow.

• Proven experience in designing, building, and managing modern data platforms and data architectures.

• Familiarity with data modeling, data engineering best practices, and scalable data processing solutions.

• Experience with DevOps principles and automated deployment processes is advantageous.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Starburst, or Trino is a plus.

• Organized, analytical, and self-directed work style, paired with a strong solution-oriented approach.

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in both German and English.

• Experience in building and managing enterprise data platforms is beneficial.

• Familiarity with data science and analytics platforms is an advantage.

• Experience in regulated environments or data-driven organizations is a plus.

• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and contemporary platform concepts is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fixed-term employment contract.

• Available to start as soon as possible.