Senior Data Engineer (HR platform)

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer (HR Data Platform) to join our team in Zurich, Switzerland in a hybrid working mode .

In this role, you will work with a major banking client to expand and optimize their HR data platform. Your key responsibilities include refactoring ETL/ELT pipelines, onboarding new data sources, and creating scalable, automated integrations that enable data-driven decision-making. This is an opportunity to influence the reliability, performance, and architecture of high-impact systems within the financial domain.

Develop, refactor, and optimize robust ETL/ELT pipelines for high-performing data flows Integrate data from multiple business sources into the central HR data warehouse Create structured and analytics-ready datasets to support People Analytics initiatives Design and implement Python-based integrations and connectors Promote standardized integration patterns and ensure architectural consistency Proactively identify, address, and resolve technical debt to improve reliability and performance Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and product owners to drive project success Extensive experience in data engineering, ETL development, and data modeling Proven track record working in the banking or financial services sector Strong Python programming skills applied to data pipelines and system integrations Deep understanding of data quality assurance, system reliability, and code maintainability Self-driven, structured approach combined with strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities Professional fluency in English Familiarity with SAP systems, including SAP BW and SAP S/4HANA Practical knowledge of modern data tools such as Workday, Dataiku, Tableau, Trino, or Presto