Head of Testing eCH Standards SSK IT 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:03 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) as a leader in Testing eCH-Standards. Embrace a dynamic role with impactful opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead testing of eCH-Standards, focusing on eSteuerauszug.
- Coordinate SSK team with members from cantons and partners.
- Plan and execute systematic tests and create testing tools.
Skills
- Master's in Economics, Business, or IT; fluent in German, French, and English.
- Strong communication and coordination skills required.
- Structured, independent, and solution-oriented work style essential.
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The Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) is the association of the 26 cantonal tax authorities as well as the Federal Tax Administration (ESTV). The IT department of the SSK (SSK IT) is responsible for joint applications and standards in the tax sector, which are used by the cantonal tax administrations and the ESTV.
Within the framework of the SSK presidency by Marina Züger, head of the cantonal tax office Zurich, the core team of SSK IT is administratively based with us.
For the management of the Testing eCH Standards area, we are looking for an experienced, networked, and strategically thinking personality with a high degree of personal responsibility.
In this unique role, you take on the professional and organizational responsibility for the activities of SSK IT in the area of testing and further development of the eCH standards in the tax environment, especially the eTax extract.
Your tasks:
- Overall responsibility for testing the eCH standards, especially the eTax extract, at banks, insurance companies, health insurers, and cantonal tax administrations
- Leading the SSK eTax Extract team, consisting of representatives from the cantons and external partners
- Coordinating the further development of the eCH standards in collaboration with the eCH Taxes working group
- Planning and conducting systematic tests and retests, including the creation of test concepts, master plans, and tools
- Advising and exchanging information with stakeholders such as banks, software manufacturers, and tax administrations
- Monitoring the performance of external suppliers and ensuring quality
- Regular information and reporting to the SSK IT department as well as to internal and external contacts
- Participation in the SSK IT team with the assumption of supporting activities
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or computer science
- Native German speaker, with very good knowledge of French (C1-C2) and English (B2-C1)
- Several years of experience in the IT environment, ideally related to public institutions or standards
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style – also in home office
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland
Your new environment:
- Do you want to apply your skills in a complex environment? With us, you have the opportunity!
- A challenging and fulfilling work environment
- The canton of Zurich as a solid, fair, and reliable employer
- Attractive employment conditions such as flexible working hours, a modern workplace, lunch vouchers, etc.
Your next step:
Do you feel challenged and excited? Then apply now, we look forward to it! Specific questions about the job posting will be answered by Michael Baeriswyl (SSK IT Delegate) at Tel.: +41 79 426 66 38.
Please note that we only process applications submitted via the online tool.
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