Data Engineer Private Banking

Job Description

To reinforce the Synechron Switzerland team, we are seeking for a passionate Data Engineer with Data Architecture skills. In the hybrid environment, you will help maintain existing pipelines, build new data pipelines using modern cloud-native technologies and SaaS , and shape the future of the enterprise data architecture. Our mission is for one of our clients , a Private Bank in Geneva.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines and enterprise data architectures, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze, modernize, and optimize existing data platforms and procedures, leveraging both on-premises and cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Terraform, SaaS ).
• Promote data governance policies , including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and stewardship.
• Lead the design and implementation of conceptual, logical, and physical data models (e.g., star schema, data vault), and ensure best practices in data modeling across the organization.
• Onboard and integrate a variety of internal and external data sources, including structured, unstructured, and real‑time data streams.
• Prepare and deliver data models and solutions to stakeholders, enabling advanced analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.
• Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate technologies and frameworks for data storage, processing, and integration.

• You hold a university degree in Computer Science or a related field , or an equivalent qualification.
• You possess proven experience in data engineering , ideally within the Private Asset or Hedge Fund sector .
• You have strong expertise in SQL and experience with Informatica Power Center for maintaining and analyzing data pipelines.
• You are familiar with cloud services, especially AWS , and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform .
• You have knowledge of data governance tools and practices (data catalog, lineage, stewardship).
• You have experience in Python development , specifically with data handling libraries such as Pandas and dbt .
• You understand data integration patterns ( ETL / ELT, streaming, batch ) and modern data platforms (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh).
• You are knowledgeable about data security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• You demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills .
• You are a team player with good interpersonal skills .
• Fluency in both spoken and written French is mandatory , along with proficiency in English .
• You are a resident of Switzerland or willing to relocate.

• An enriching, dynamic, and stimulating professional experience.
• Professional stability with a long‑term contract .
• A competitive salary package and referral bonuses.
• Monthly support to finance your lunches.
• The opportunity to be part of a multicultural, supportive, hardworking team driven by values.
• Up to 5 days of training per year.
• Free and unlimited access to our global E‑learning platform →

Over 16,000 modules available.

• Annual license to access our banking / finance profession training platform to enhance your knowledge of various banking / financial professions and stay professionally updated.
• Support, proximity, regular feedback , and exceptional event.
• A certified working environment - GREAT PLACE TO WORK.

If you believe you are the right candidate, please submit your application! We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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