Data Platform Support - Senior Data Solution Engineer

Swisslinx
Zürich, Switzerland
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Zürich, Switzerland

Tech stack

Query Performance
Data analysis
Azure
Information Engineering
Data Mart
Data Systems
Power BI
Snowflake
Build Management
Deployment Automation

Job description

Translate data into actionable and reliable business insights by designing and delivering high-quality data marts, semantic...

Data Platform Support - Senior Data Solution Engineer

Job description:

Translate data into actionable and reliable business insights by designing and delivering high-quality data marts, semantic models, and BI solutions that enable data-driven decision-making.

  • Design and build domain-oriented data marts in Snowflake using dbt
  • Develop and maintain Power BI semantic models (datasets, DAX measures, hierarchies)
  • Create clear, insightful Power BI reports and dashboards aligned with business KPIs
  • Optimize query performance and visualizations for scalability and usability
  • Automate BI and dbt deployments using Azure DevOps / CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement security concepts, including row-level security (RLS) and BI governance
  • Ensure stable operations by understanding business-critical reports, SLAs, and ITIL-aligned support processes
  • Collaborate closely with data platform teams, analysts, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to an agile working environment, including regular architecture alignment sessions

About the customer:

For an exciting data platform initiative, we are looking for an experienced Senior Data Solution Engineer with a strong focus on Analytics Engineering, BI solutions, and business-oriented data modeling.

You will play a key role in translating complex data into trusted, business-ready insights, working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

  • Start date: ASAP (latest mid-February 2026)
  • Workload: 80-100%
  • Initial duration: 10 months with possible extension
  • Work location: Central Switzerland & remote

Requirements:

  • Several years of professional experience in Analytics Engineering, BI Engineering, or Data Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt
  • Deep knowledge of Power BI, including semantic modeling and DAX
  • Solid understanding of business-oriented data modeling and data marts
  • Experience with BI governance, security concepts, and operational support
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps and automated deployment pipelines
  • Ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions
  • Structured, quality-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Competences:

Mindset We're Looking For

  • Thinks in data products, not just dashboards
  • Balances technical excellence with business impact
  • Delivers accurate, timely, and trusted data solutions
  • Acts as a connector between business and data engineering
  • Enjoys collaboration in complex, enterprise-scale environments

Compensation benefits

Requirements

  • Several years of professional experience in Analytics Engineering, BI Engineering, or Data Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt
  • Deep knowledge of Power BI, including semantic modeling and DAX
  • Solid understanding of business-oriented data modeling and data marts
  • Experience with BI governance, security concepts, and operational support
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps and automated deployment pipelines
  • Ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions
  • Structured, quality-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Competences:

Mindset We're Looking For

  • Thinks in data products, not just dashboards
  • Balances technical excellence with business impact
  • Delivers accurate, timely, and trusted data solutions
  • Acts as a connector between business and data engineering
  • Enjoys collaboration in complex, enterprise-scale environments

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