Data Engineer (m/f/d) - 100%

Data Engineer (m/f/d) - 100%

Background:
As a Senior Data Engineer at Diagnostics Operations Rotkreuz, you will lead the development and optimization of a robust data infrastructure that drives our DOD operations and data products. In this strategic role, you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams - including data scientists, subject matter experts, and fellow data engineers - to design, transform, and enhance data assets that are foundational to our advanced modelling approaches. You'll take a lead role in shaping and scaling data product standards across DIA Global Operations, ensuring alignment, quality, and impact at the organisational level. Beyond hands-on contributions, you'll provide technical guidance to juniors and fellow data engineers alike, establishing best practices and fostering a culture of innovation.

The perfect candidate
The perfect candidate has a Master's degree in Computer Science or Data Engineering and brings over 5 years' experience in data engineering with a track record in architecting and scaling large data systems. Also we are looking for someone with proven experience in building and managing data pipelines and products.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Lead Data Pipelines & Storage: Design and build scalable data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Drive architectural decisions and long-term planning for scalable, FAIR data products.
* High-Quality Data Products: Create high-quality data products adhering to FAIR principles. Address complex challenges, ensure compliance, and make strategic decisions to shape
* data roadmaps.
* Collaboration & Integration: Model data landscapes, acquire data extracts, and define secure exchange methods in collaboration with experts and cross-functional teams.
* Data Ingestion & Processing: Ingest and process data from diverse sources into Big Data platforms (e.g., Snowflake). Develop ERDs and reusable pipelines for advanced analytics.
* Technical Guidance & Governance: Contribute to our Data Mesh Engineering Collective to establish data governance standards, ensure regulatory compliance and data security. Mentor others and promote best practices.
* Information Security & Infrastructure Collaboration: Ensure adherence to information security standards. Collaborate with infrastructure teams for tailored tech stacks. Make independent decisions on data strategies.
* Innovation & Knowledge Sharing: Shape the data engineering roadmap and set standards for data quality and governance. Proactively share best practices.
* Technical Proficiency: Maintain proficiency in data engineering tech stacks, data quality, and observability tools (e.g., Ataccama, Monte Carlo).
* Adherence to Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and data governance standards. Develop long-term enterprise tools.

Must Have:
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
* Over 5 years in data engineering with a track record in architecting and scaling large data systems.
* 5+ years of experience in leading and mentoring data engineers.
* Proven experience in building and managing data pipelines and products.
* Skilled in handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
* Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL, or Scala, and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
* Expertise in multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing technologies (preferably Snowflake).
* Deep understanding of Information Security to ensure compliant handling and management of process data.
* Familiarity with data modeling and ETL tools.
* Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
* Proficiency in implementing robust testing practices and monitoring pipelines for performance, reliability, and data quality.
* Client-facing project experience.
* Proven ability to communicate complex solutions to varied technical audiences.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for delivering results and optimizing resources.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Strong ability to influence

Nice to Have:
* 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
* Experience with REST APIs and integrating data from various sources.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, FDA) and Quality systems.
* Experience with AI-driven data solutions and machine learning pipelines.
* Experience with ML platforms (e.g., Dataiku).
* Knowledge of software engineering best practices (code reviews, testing, maintainability).

Reference nr.: 924353SDA
Role: Data Engineer 100%
Industry: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Workload: 100%
Earliest start date: ASAP
Latest start date: 01.09.2025
Duration: 31.08.2026 (Possible Extension)

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete CV. If this position does not match your profile and you would like to apply for another position directly, you can also send us your dossier via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com. Contact us for more information about our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only programme: +41 41 760 77 01.
About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the IT, Life Science & Engineering sectors. We offer recruitment & payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.