Output Data Specialist — Confederazione Svizzera

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Put to the Point

They actively participate in the diffusion of data at the Federal Statistical Office (BFS) and contribute to making official data accessible, simplifying their use and increasing reusability. In cooperation with the statistical domains and Swiss public statistics partners, you participate in the creation and publication of structured data sets, in particular in the form of data cubes provided via the Swiss Stats Explorer and the Open Data Platforms. They take over the coordination between the departments responsible for statistical production and the diffusion platforms. You will accompany the processing of data and metadata, participate in the continuous improvement of processes and develop automation solutions to make data publication more reliable and efficient. With your expertise and your team skills, you make an important contribution to the modernization of statistical data diffusion in Switzerland. They help to provide high-quality, open and easy-to-use data for authorities, companies, research and the public.

• Entry Date: Immediately
• Type of employment: perpetual
• Reference No: JRQ$540-20942
• Location: Espace de l'Europe 10, 2010 Neuchâtel

You can make this contribution

• Help shape the data diffusion of the BFS and develop content, processes and instruments together with the team
• assist the statistical units of the Office in preparing and publishing their data sets and metadata; ensure the smooth publication of the statistical data sets on the various BFS platforms, in particular in the Swiss Stats Explorer
• Participate in the management, maintenance and further development of BFS applications in the field of data diffusion
• Introduce, optimize and automate data and metadata diffusion processes to increase the efficiency and quality of publications

This makes them unique.

• University degree (UH, FH) in computer science, information management, communication, statistics, data science, mathematics or comparable fields
• In-depth experience in the processing, management and exploitation of data and metadata as well as in the handling of data exchange formats JSON and XML; Knowledge of the SDMX standard is advantageous
• the ability to work with, advise and support various internal and external partners in implementing their requirements
• Knowledge of processes and methods for the diffusion of statistical and open data is advantageous
• Proven programming experience (Python, R or other programming languages); Knowledge of Git as well as handling containerization and orchestration tools is an advantage
• Good conceptual and editorial skills as well as very good knowledge of two official languages and English

We offer this

• Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Living diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.

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Caroline Jacob Personnel responsible

Statistics count. Also for you.

The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) is the national centre of excellence for public statistics and a key player in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works with the national data management for harmonised data and develops the knowledge gained from data using data science methods. The BFS thus contributes to the formation of public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

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