We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a Insurance client of ours in Basel. This exciting opportunity will involve building an Azure-based Data Platform and helping the business move from legacy systems into a modern environment. The role requires German language skills, and candidates to be based a commutable distance from Basel. Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from diverse sourcesCollaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and product teams to understand data needs and deliver high-quality data solutions.Architect and implement cloud-based data platforms (Azure) optimized for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.Develop and maintain data models, data warehouses, and data lakes using best practices Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are upheld across all systems.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to peer code reviews, architecture discussions, and performance tuning.Desirable Requirements: Strong background in Data Engineering and InfrastructureExperience with Azure and related functions are essential (Synapse, ADF etc.)Terraform, Kubernetes and Docker experience would be a plusExperience working with Databricks would be a plusExperience working in financial services would be a plus The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite in Basel) and is a 1 year contract role with extension possibility.
Joe Woodard
