Senior Data Engineer (Databricks)

Artefact; Zürich; Remoto; CHF 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Artefact is seeking a data engineer in Switzerland to design and deliver data platforms that underpin clients' business operations and AI initiatives. The role combines hands-on Databricks engineering with strategic advisory for leading organizations.

You will build end-to-end pipelines, migrate warehouses to the cloud, and shape data products with governance and cost-conscious delivery. Fluency in English plus French or German is desirable.

Competenze

• 5+ years in data engineering with hands-on Databricks production work.
• Expert Python and SQL with strong Spark and data modeling skills.
• Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification, or commitment to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and DataOps (Git, CI/CD, Terraform).
• Strong consulting skills: requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder management.
• Fluent English plus French or German is a plus; eligible to work in Switzerland.

Mansioni

• Design and deliver the data platforms clients run their business and AI on.
• Engineer batch and streaming pipelines with Python, Spark, and SQL.
• Migrate and modernize legacy warehouses and ETL to the cloud; manage cut-over.
• Govern data products and semantic layers for analytics and AI agents.
• Ensure data governance, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and cost control.
• Translate business needs into roadmaps; coach junior engineers; support proposals.

Conoscenze

Python

SQL

Spark

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Client advisory

Fluent English

French or German

Strumenti

Databricks

Git

Terraform

Spark

Descrizione del lavoro

Who is Artefact?

Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm that transforms organizations through data and AI. With 1,800+ consultants, data scientists, and engineers across 23 countries, we work with global leaders. From our Lausanne and Zurich offices, we help leading Swiss and international companies turn data and AI into measurable results, working with the leading data platforms, including Databricks.

Main Responsibilities

You will design and deliver the data platforms our clients run their business and their AI on, combining hands-on engineering with client advisory.

• Build modern data platforms: End-to-end lakehouse architectures, mainly on Databricks, built for reliability, observability, and cost.


• Engineer pipelines: Batch and streaming pipelines with Python, Spark, and SQL, with data quality built in.


• Migrate and modernize: Move legacy warehouses and ETL to the cloud, from assessment to cut-over.


• Make data ready for AI: Governed data products and semantic layers that analytics and AI agents can rely on.


• Run it properly: Data governance, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and cost control.


• Advise and support: Translate business needs into roadmaps, coach junior engineers, and support proposals.

Candidate Profile

Engineer first, consultant second, with a track record of shipping to production.

• 5+ years in data engineering, including hands-on Databricks experience in production.


• Expert Python and SQL, with strong Spark and data modeling skills.


• Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification, or a commitment to obtain it within 6 months (we support you).


• Experience on Azure, AWS, or GCP, plus DataOps (Git, CI/CD, Terraform, testing).


• Strong consulting skills: requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder management.


• Fluent English plus French or German (both is a plus); eligible to work in Switzerland.

Nice to have

Experience with other data platforms (Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, BigQuery), dbt, MLOps, and industry experience (consumer goods, pharma, logistics, insurance, manufacturing).

Why Join Us

• Strategy with a Data Edge: Build the platforms behind boardroom priorities.


• Swiss Impact: High visibility from day one on flagship programs, working directly with senior leadership.


• Strong Tech Ecosystem: Certified peers across Artefact and close partnerships with leading data and cloud platforms.


• Growth and Culture: Certifications, training, international missions, and a team of doers who move fast and support each other.

If you don’t meet 100% of the criteria, we still want to hear from you. Tell us about your passion, curiosity, and impact.