As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, scalable data platforms that power strategic business decisions for major public and private organizations.
You will work on cutting-edge cloud and big data ecosystems using Azure, AWS, Databricks, Spark, and modern DevOps practices to create high-performance data solutions.
What you’ll do
- Design, architect, and build enterprise-grade cloud data platforms from the ground up
- Develop scalable data pipelines and distributed systems for large-scale data integration
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, software engineers, analysts, and data scientists
- Contribute throughout the full project lifecycle: strategy, architecture, implementation, deployment, and optimization
- Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence within the team
- Support innovation initiatives, proof-of-concepts, and technical pre-sales activities
- Help shape ELCA’s Data & AI thought leadership through innovation and best practices
What you bring
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data platforms, or distributed systems
- Strong expertise in SQL, data architecture, ETL/ELT, and large-scale data processing
- Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake
- Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation
- Knowledge of Terraform, real-time or micro-batch architectures
- Familiarity with data mesh, data products, or AI/ML environments is a plus
- Strong communication skills in French and English
Why join ELCA?
- Work on high-impact projects for leading Swiss organizations
- Access cutting-edge technologies in cloud, big data, and AI
- Thrive in an international, multicultural environment
- Continuous learning, certification, and professional development opportunities
- Strong career growth potential in technical leadership
- Collaborative culture with real innovation impact
About UsWe are ELCA, one of the largest Swiss IT tribe with over 2,200 experts. We are multicultural with offices in Switzerland, Spain, France, Vietnam and Mauritius. Since 1968, ELCA has been shaping Switzerland’s digital transformation. We provide tailor-made and standardized solutions to public and private organizations across all industries, leveraging our expertise in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in data platform design and implementation
- Strong expertise in SQL, data engineering, and distributed systems
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code
- Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, and Snowflake or Databricks
- Excellent communication skills in French and English
What We Do
With more than 2,300 experts, the ELCA Group is a leading independent Swiss IT service and solution provider, specialized in IT consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data & AI, Digital experience, Software development, Business applications and systems' integration across all industries. ELCA helps its clients to better compete in the digital era and gain in agility. The privately held company has offices in Pully (HQ), Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Rapperswil and Fehraltorf, as well as offshore centers in Italy, Spain, Mauritius and Vietnam.
