Data Engineer (m/f) — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
Put to the Point
The position includes the development of new functionalities in data management (e.g. data observability, metadate management). The spectrum of this challenging position ranges from topics from science to operational operations to the agile development of new data platforms with E2E pipelines. The stable 24x7 availability of weather and climate data is the basis for sustainable services for the welfare and protection of the Swiss population.
- Entry Date: Immediately
- Type of employment: temporary
- Reference No: #LI-MCH1012
- Location: Operation Center 1, Frachtstrasse, 8058 Zurich
You can make this contribution
- Build a solution for monitoring and controlling data platforms with a focus on data observability and data catalogs
- Develop, operate and optimize data platforms using AI-based solutions
- Develop and manage typical components such as databases, ETL tools, query engines, API gateways and backend applications on premises and in the cloud
- Responsible for requirements analysis, specification, modeling, system design, development, testing, integration of workflows, interfaces and services on Linux/Unix/Windows in the backend area
- Develop solutions for meteorology and climatology for the integration, transformation and provision of data according to international standards (e.g. air traffic intelligence and warning systems)
- Develop APIs and Gateways
This makes them unique.
- Several years of experience with data management systems in the cloud (AWS) and in our own RZ (Unix/Linux)
- Secure use of OpenTelemetry and Data Pipelines and ETL products such as Pentaho, Databases, Object Store, DWH, Lakehouse
- Scripting or programming skills with AI support desirable (Spec-Driven-Coding)
- Experience with technologies such as streaming (Kafka), airflow, no-SQL, query engines, data catalogs, data observability, AI tools (Claude, N8N) etc.
- Structured work according to ITIL processes with agile methods in operational operations
- Very good knowledge of German and knowledge of a second official language
- English skills are beneficial
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.
Application questions
Annette Kleisun HR Business Partner +41 58 460 92 35
MeteoSwiss Good to know
The Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSchweiz) is the national weather service of Switzerland. We record and forecast weather and climate in Switzerland and thus make a sustainable contribution to the well-being of the population and to the benefit of business, science and the environment.
The offices of the Federal Department of the Interior (EDI) are systematically committed to good working conditions and the health of their employees and are awarded the label Friendly Work Space.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 83'000 - 126'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Confederazione Svizzera. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Confederazione Svizzera 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 Confederazione Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Confederazione Svizzera?
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