Senior Data Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven initiatives.

Your Profile

• 7 + years of experience working with modern data technologies as a Data Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Big Data Engineer, or similar role
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Authorized to work in Switzerland (applications from candidates without the necessary work authorization will not be considered)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

• Strong experience with Python and SQL (minimum 7 years)
• Proven expertise in building data ingestion pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouse architectures
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data architecture, design patterns, and building highly scalable data solutions
• Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies such as: Hadoop, Hive, Apache Spark, HBase, Kafka, Impala, ELK Stack, ETL/ELT.
• Experience with Cloudera is highly desirable
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse), AWS, or GCP
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, or similar modern data platforms
• Strong experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, and DevOps best practices
• Experience supporting analytics, machine learning, or AI workloads is a plus

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms
• Build and optimize data lake and data warehouse solutions
• Integrate and process data from multiple enterprise and external sources
• Ensure data quality, performance, security, and governance standards
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and data scientists
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical best practices
• Drive continuous improvements in data architecture and engineering processes

Interested? Send us your CV, and we will be happy to get in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy