Data Engineer 80 - 100%

22 April 2026
80 – 100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join us in shaping the digital transformation of Zurich. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Tasks

Play a key role in building the cantonal data platform to aid digital transformation.
Implement diverse data use cases and support admin units in their solutions.
Translate technical possibilities for departments and promote knowledge transfer.

Skills

Strong experience in Data Engineering with platforms like Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.
Proficient in coding with SQL, Python, R, dbt, and Spark.
Excellent communication in German (C1 level) for advising canton offices.

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About the job

Data Engineer 80 - 100%

Together with you, we shape the digital transformation of the Canton of Zurich. We need you and your uniqueness: service-oriented and holistic thinking, hands-on and humorous.

The Statistical Office supports the Canton of Zurich on its way to a data-enabled administration. Together with our partners, we lay the foundation for a modern, efficient, and collaborative data management.

From June 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking to strengthen our team with a Data Engineer 80%–100%

Your tasks
- You take a key role in the implementation 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 move confidently in hybrid worlds – from modern cloud environments to on-premises stacks.

Your profile
- 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 – whether with IT experts or specialists.
- Very good oral and written German skills (at least German level C1) are essential for advising cantonal offices.

We offer you
- An open and trusting team culture that provides space for new ideas and personal development. You can learn more about our attitude here. Projects with canton-wide impact, where you can help shape collaboration between directorates and offices for the future.
- A central workplace in the center of Zurich and the possibility to work up to 50% of your workload from home.
- A reliable environment that values the diversity of life and family forms and gives you the opportunity to organize your work so that you can contribute in the best possible way.

Interested?
We look forward to your personal application with CV, cover letter, and references. Applications from recruiters 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, 043 259 75 13
Daniel Cahn, Deputy Head of Data Management, daniel.cahn@zh.ch, 043 259 75 33