Pyspark Software / Data Engineer - Python, Databricks

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Pyspark Software / Data Engineer - Python, Databricks - vacancy for our Zürich based client in the Insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of production ready data pipelines using PySpark running on Databricks based on specification provided by business analysts
• Interaction with other data engineers and solution architects to meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Acting as a Data Engineer, working on a major transformation project

Requirements

• Strong software engineering skills, including familiarity and application of design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Proven experience developing complex software systems as a software engineer (at least 5 years)
• Strong understanding of data engineering techniques with high level programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, or Python) and analytical frameworks and Azure fundamentals
• At least 3 years for hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), developing applications using an IDE such as VS Code or PyCharm
• Experience of working with delta lakes and optimizing Spark workloads running on it paired with strong core Python software engineering experience
• Have a good understanding and significant experience with projects using relational data models and SQL.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, or any other related field
• Language skills: English

Soft Skills

• Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail
• A high degree of self-organisation and time management
• Analytical and solution-orientated thinking

Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Work Setting

Hybrid

Sector

Financial Services

Start

ASAP or 05/2026

Duration

12 months +

Workload

100%

Reference Number

BH 23895

Application Instructions

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

Additional Information

• Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland.
• We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.
• As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit.
• For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.