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We are currently seeking an experienced Database Performance Engineer to work for a banking client of ours in Basel on an exciting project developing and operating on a data platform. This project focuses on enhancing the platform’s capabilities to support Advanced Analytics and improve operational efficiency The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based in Switzerland, with one day per week in the office. Key Responsibilities:Analyse current ingestion and transformation workloads to identify performance bottlenecksAssess the continued use of Citus in the set-up, including a comparison of its benefits and limitations versus native PostgreSQL featuresConduct targeted experiments comparing Columnar and regular row-based tablesQuery performance for large analytical workloadsGeneral performance optimisation including Query planning and execution, Index usage and tuning parallelisation  Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in PostgreSQLExpert in SQL and Data ModellingExperience designing and interpreting performance experimentsHands-on experience with Citus, including columnar storage is a plus   The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and is a contract until the end of the year, which will likely be extended until the end of Q2 next year Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings

We are currently seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a Consultancy client of ours in Zurich. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Switzerlands largest consultancies develop an innovative system to live stream the content of medical devices to multiple remote users simultaneously. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based a commutable distance from Zurich. Key Responsibilities:Linux PC Software testingNetworking errorsUse Wireshark to assess network protocolRun network failure simulationsSimulate OS errorsAWS and WebApp testingGUI testingS3 toolingDesirable Requirements:  Strong background in Linux PC software development and testingStrong expertise with AWS and WebApp testing Experience working with medical devices is beneficial but not requiredWireshark experience would be a plusThe role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and is an initial contract until the end of the year. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to join a leading tech consultancy on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Switzerland’s leading consultancies with their bids and delivery work on a range of business-critical projects The role requires German language skills, and candidates to be a commutable distance from Basel. Key Responsibilities:Engage with clients to assess their data needs and define future-state architectures.Design end-to-end data architectures including data ingestion, storage, processing, and access layers.Lead the development of data modeling standards and oversee data model implementations.Define and enforce data governance, metadata management, and data quality practices.Provide architectural guidance on data warehousing, data lakes, real-time streaming, and cloud-native solutions.Help support bid work and delivery for multiple key projects for the business within Banking and Insurance  Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in navigating complex Data ArchitecturesExperience with AzureExperience with DatabricksStrong Data Modelling experienceExperience with AI platforms would be a big plus for this role  The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and is a 6 month contract.

We are currently seeking an experienced  Data Engineer to join a leading bank in Switzerland. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Switzerland’s leading banks build, secure and optimise data pipelines to ensure reliable data flow across the business The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based in Zurich or a commutable distance, as the role is hybrid. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Informatica PowerCenter/IDQ and Apache Spark.Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and data scientists to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple banking domains (e.g., retail, risk, compliance, payments).Implement best practices for data integration, quality, lineage, and governance to meet banking regulatory and compliance standards.Optimise Spark jobs and workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to support deployment and monitoring of data pipelines on-premises and/or in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).Develop and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and process workflows.Support production operations by troubleshooting, resolving issues, and implementing preventive measures  Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Data EngineeringExperience with SparkInformatica experiencePython and SQL experience  The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and is a 6-12 month contract with possibility of extension.

Powerhouse on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve being responsible for end to end execution for your migration area (Production Planning or Commercial Finance) and acting as a bridge between local business and functional teams. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based in Czech republic, or in Europe where you are able to commute to Prague a couple of times per month. Key Responsibilities:Role applicable for large ERP programs. Responsibilities may also be assumed by GDMEs for Responsible to verify the data transformation tools and outputs for deployment wave projects. certain projects.DMW load file preparation and initial verificationActs as deployment wave focal point for his/her data objects in scope for deployment projectDVT script execution migration/local data migration scope.Interacts with Business Data Owners (BDOS-Global, Regional or Local), deployment Functional Experts, ETL team members, legacy teams, etc.)Responsible to drive migration activities for deployment projectDefect and Hypercare incident resolution coordination for object(s) under responsibility.Design defects resolution or escalation to GDMES. Desirable Requirements:  Experience working with teams globally.Fluent English (additional languages preferred)Functional expertise/knowledge and strong leadershipStrategic and hands on way of working (running meetings, thrive in an international, matrix-based organization tracking progress, managing issues)Strong communication and negotiation skills, good stakeholder management10 years ERP project implementation backgroundDeep experience on data migration execution in multi- country / multi-systems environmentSAP Certified in at least one relevant functional area, with hands on knowledge of SAP BODS Knowledge of GXP and CSV The role offers the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work arrangement and is a long-term contract, which would likely extend.

We are currently seeking experienced Azure Data Engineers to join a Consulting client of ours on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve helping a Swiss Consultancy deliver on exciting Data Engineering and Data Platform projects across Databricks, Fabric and other exciting new tools. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based in Eastern Europe. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.Build and optimise data lakes and data warehouses on Azure.Implement data ingestion from multiple sources (structured, semi-structured, unstructured).Ensure high data quality, security, and governance in line with client requirements.Collaborate with solution architects to design cloud-native data solutions.Support migration of on-premise data systems to Azure cloud environments.Work closely with analytics and BI teams to enable reporting and machine learning use cases.Stay up to date with Microsoft Azure ecosystem advancements and recommend best practices to clients. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Azure Data EngineeringExperience with Azure-related tools is important (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Devops etc.)Fabric experience would be a plus but not requiredExperience working on fast-paced projects in a consulting environment would be a plusExperience working in financial services would be a plus The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6 month contract with possibility of extension.

We are currently seeking experienced Azure Data Engineers to join a Consulting client of ours on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve helping a Swiss Consultancy deliver on exciting Data Engineering and Data Platform projects across Databricks, Fabric and other exciting new tools. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be based in Eastern Europe. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.Build and optimise data lakes and data warehouses on Azure.Implement data ingestion from multiple sources (structured, semi-structured, unstructured).Ensure high data quality, security, and governance in line with client requirements.Collaborate with solution architects to design cloud-native data solutions.Support migration of on-premise data systems to Azure cloud environments.Work closely with analytics and BI teams to enable reporting and machine learning use cases.Stay up to date with Microsoft Azure ecosystem advancements and recommend best practices to clients. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Azure Data EngineeringExperience with Azure-related tools is important (Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, Devops etc.)Fabric experience would be a plus but not requiredExperience working on fast-paced projects in a consulting environment would be a plusExperience working in financial services would be a plus The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6 month contract with possibility of extension.

We are currently seeking an experienced MS Dynamics 365 Engineer to join a banking client of ours in Germany, where you will be designing, developing, and maintaining solutions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 to streamline business processes, enhance customer experiences, and support digital transformation initiatives. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. The role requires German language skills, and candidates to be based in Europe for time zone reasons. Key Responsibilities:Design, configure, and customize Dynamics 365 applications (Customer Engagement, Finance & Operations, Customer Service, Sales, or related modules).Develop plugins, custom workflows, business process flows, and API integrations to extend functionality.Integrate Dynamics 365 with Power Platform, Azure services, and third-party applications.Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics to deliver insights for business stakeholders.Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and system enhancements for Dynamics 365 applications.Stay current with Microsoft updates, releases, and best practices to recommend improvements and optimise systems. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in configuring and developing MS Dynamics 365 solutionsExperience with integrating Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate etc.) and Azure servicesStrong stakeholder management expertiseMicrosoft Certifications would be a plus (e.g., MB-200, MB-400, PL-400, PL-600). The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6 month contract with possibility of extension.