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Data Engineer

Job in Zürich, 8058, Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listing for: Cognizant
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineer, Big Data
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 80000 CHF Yearly CHF 30000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Zürich

Data Engineer

1 year fixed term contract with extension

About the role

As a Data Engineer, you will make an impact by building and optimizing data pipelines and architectures to support analytics and business intelligence. You will be a valued member of the data team and work collaboratively with data scientists and analysts.

In this role, you will:
  • Develop and maintain scalable ETL processes and data pipelines.
  • Integrate data from various sources into centralized data platforms.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
  • Optimize data workflows for performance and cost efficiency.
Work model

Hybrid position requiring presence in Zurich, Switzerland.

What you need to have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational and No

    SQL databases.
  • Hands‑on experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).
  • Knowledge of data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
  • Experience with Python or Java for data processing.
These will help you stand out
  • Experience with cloud‑based data services (AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse).
  • Familiarity with streaming data technologies (Kafka, Flink).
  • Understanding of data governance and security practices.
  • Exposure to BI tools and reporting platforms.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
What we offer

Competitive salary, international environment, technology‑driven organization, career development opportunities, wellbeing programs, plus:

  • Health insurance allowance
  • German language course reimbursement
  • 25 paid vacation days
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