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Data Engineer

Full time Data Engineering Business Intelligence Software Engineering Data Warehouse

Job Description

Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich

Data Engineer 80 - 100%

Together with you, we are shaping the digital transformation of the Canton of Zurich. We need you and your unique qualities: service-oriented and holistically minded, proactive, and with a good sense of humor.
The Statistical Office supports the Canton of Zurich on its path to a data-driven administration. Together with our partners, we are laying the foundation for modern, efficient, and collaborative data management. Starting in June 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a Data Engineer (80%–100%)
to strengthen our team.

Your tasks

  • You will play a key role in the realization of the cantonal data platform and thus contribute to a successful digital transformation (SDV 25+).
  • You implement diverse data use cases and support administrative units in realizing their solutions on the data platform.
  • You translate technical possibilities into the language of the specialist departments, advise them on the potential of the data platform and promote knowledge transfer.
  • You are comfortable navigating hybrid worlds – from modern cloud environments to on-premises stacks.

This is what you bring with you

  • Solid experience in data engineering with data platform technologies such as Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. A good understanding of on-premises infrastructures.
  • You not only write convincing concepts, but also smart code (e.g. in SQL, Python, R, dbt, Spark) and understand modern data stack principles (Data Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture).
  • You enjoy exchanging ideas - be it with IT experts or specialists.
  • Excellent oral and written German skills (at least German level C1) are mandatory for advising the cantonal authorities.

We offer you

  • An open and trusting team culture that offers space for new ideas and personal development. You can learn more about our approach here. Projects with canton-wide impact, in which you can help shape future-oriented collaboration between directorates and offices.
  • A central workplace in the heart of Zurich and the option to work up to 50% of your hours from home.
  • A reliable environment that values ​​the diversity of lifestyles and family structures and gives you the opportunity to shape your work in such a way that you can contribute in the best possible way.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV, cover letter, and work references. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered. We plan to get to know each other in two rounds and complete the recruitment process by the end of May. For further information about the position, please contact: Thomas Lo Russo, Head of Data Department, thomas.lorusso@zh.ch, +41 43 259 75 13;
Daniel Cahn, Deputy Head of Data Management, daniel.cahn@zh.ch, +41 43 259 75 33
Direktion der Justiz und des Innern
About Direktion der Justiz und des Innern

Gray mouse, old dachshund or colorful canary? We like the colorful and want to become even more colourful. Because our business areas are as diverse as life itself and rarely get dusty. Around 2,000 employees work every day to provide good services and to further develop their areas of responsibility. Our core tasks include criminal prosecution and the enforcement of penalties and measures as well as reintegration. Other tasks include relations with the communities and religious communities, archiving, integration of the foreign resident population, promotion of culture, equality between women and men and monitoring elections. We have a variety of tasks and ideas and are convinced that our employees come to work with the inner intention to do a good job. However, things don't always run smoothly for us. However, we believe that you can learn from mistakes. That's why we encourage trying out and bringing in your own ideas. If something goes wrong, we are interested in the "why" and not the "who". Our collaboration is based on the triad of trusting, letting go and experimenting.

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