Data Engineer - Platform & Analytics — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
We are looking for a Data Engineer – Platform & Analytics to join our regional edge platform data team supporting digital business across Asia-Pacific.
- We are looking for a Data Engineer – Platform & Analytics to join our regional edge platform data team supporting digital business across Asia-Pacific.
- Key Responsibilities Data Platform & Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or analytics engineering.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Data Platform & Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
- Support and optimize cloud-based data platforms, databases, and data lakehouses.
- Build scalable data integration solutions across multiple source systems.
- Ensure data quality, reliability, monitoring, and operational excellence across data assets.
- Manage data ingestion, transformation, and data delivery processes. Database Administration & Support
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or analytics engineering.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments is preferred. Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
- Continuous learning attitude with a willingness to explore new technologies and AI capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across regional teams. What You'll Gain
- Exposure to regional APAC data initiatives.
- Opportunity to work across data engineering, platform operations, and analytics.
- Hands-on experience with modern cloud and data technologies.
Application process
- We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.
- This role sits within a technical team closely aligned with application development and is responsible for delivering end-to-end data solutions, including application databases, data lakehouse platforms, data pipelines, data sharing, and business reporting.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our data ecosystem while partnering with business stakeholders, application teams, and regional data consumers to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality data solutions.
- Support application databases and perform database troubleshooting.
- Assist with database performance tuning, access management, and operational support.
- Implement data security, governance, and compliance requirements.
- Support deployment, release activities, and production issue resolution. Analytics & Reporting
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
Additional details
- Key Responsibilities Data Platform & Engineering
- Manage data ingestion, transformation, and data delivery processes. Database Administration & Support
- Support deployment, release activities, and production issue resolution. Analytics & Reporting
- Participate in architecture reviews and platform improvement initiatives.
- Exposure to version control tools such as Git.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across regional teams.
- Let’s continue to grow together! Schedule: Full Time Recruiter name: Caroline Louis
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- Key Responsibilities
- Data Platform & Engineering
- Manage data ingestion, transformation, and data delivery processes.
- Database Administration & Support
- Support deployment, release activities, and production issue resolution.
- Analytics & Reporting
- Technical Skills
- Qualifications
- Key Competencies
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 51'500 - 88'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
