Job Description

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

We are ELCA, one of the largest Swiss IT tribe with over 2,300 experts. We are multicultural with offices in Switzerland, Spain, France, Vietnam and Mauritius. Since 1968, our team of engineers, business analysts, software architects, designers and consultants provide tailor-made and standardized solutions to support the digital transformation of major public administrations and private companies in Switzerland. Our activity spans across multiples fields of leading-edge technologies such as AI, Machine & Deep learning, BI/BD, RPA, Blockchain, IoT and CyberSecurity.