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• We are expanding our dynamic and international Data Platform team to strengthen our cloud-based Data Mesh Architecture as part of our journey to the cloud. Our team is responsible for building and managing the foundational data platform that enables business teams to perform data analytics across the company for various use cases, including Business Intelligence (BI), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Platform Engineer to join us in driving the evolution of our platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions across the enterprise
• As a Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our Enterprise Data Platform. You will work closely with various teams to ensure the platform is robust, scalable, and flexible enough to meet the diverse needs of the business. Your responsibilities will include:
• Contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of our Enterprise Data Platform built on Snowflake, Azure, and Apache Airflow
• Develop abstractions, frameworks, and centralized services that can be scaled and utilized across the entire organization as part of our Data Mesh architecture
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to integrate new data sources and onboard analytics use cases
• Empower our business units by providing the right data and converting raw data into actionable insights and value
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve our processes, tools, and methodologies to expand and maintain this strategic component of our next-generation technology landscape

What are we looking for?

• Background in computer science, engineering, and 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and SQL) and familiarity with CI/CD tools
• Strong Systems/DevOps Engineering background. Experience with Cloud Services, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, OpenTofu), Docker/Kubernetes, and familiarity with Linux systems and enterprise networking environments (firewalls, proxies, virtual networks, etc)
• Experience with data transformation tools (e.g. dbt, pandas, Spark)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space with modern equipment
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels
• Campus feeling and collaborative spirit
• We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply
• At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich
• We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?

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