Head of Data Engineering (a)*
Your tasks
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of data integration and transformation solutions using Palantir Foundry AIP
- Drive innovation in data engineering, expanding the use of Palantir Foundry AIP
- Develop and implement data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
- Enforce best practices for consistency, scalability, and efficiency across teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data engineering with business goals
- Mentor and develop a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
- Lead data strategy creation to drive business value and competitive advantage
- Supervise development projects, ensuring successful delivery of technical solutions
- Lead technical workshops for data-driven initiatives across the organisation
- Support company-wide Palantir Foundry adoption programs
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Extensive experience with Palantir Foundry AIP and its best practices
- Proven ability to lead and scale data engineering teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of data governance principles and experience implementing governance frameworks
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines at scale
- Proficiency in data modeling, data warehousing, and big data technologies
- Strong project management skills with experience in Agile methodologies
- Proficient in English, German is a plus
Recruiting Process
- After checking your documents, there will be a short call for initial clarifications and to make an appointment
- This is followed by a video call with Merlin Bauer, Head of Data Platforms and Franziska Wildi, Recruiting Specialist (duration approx. 45 to 60 minutes)
- The next step is a second on-site interview and you get to know the team
- And then, at best, the contract offer will already be made
Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
We show our colours and are convinced that diversity is an opportunity. Everyone (*all) should be exactly who they are. We create a working environment in which this is possible.
For this position we only consider direct applications.
Franziska Wildi
Recruiting Specialist
+41 79 524 84 53