Salary: 155,000–170,000 CHF
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Hybrid: 2 days/week in the office
We’re looking for a skilled Data Architect to drive data governance, quality, and innovation in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This role is for you if you thrive on hands-on problem-solving and shaping scalable data solutions.
Requirements:
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 10+ years working with complex data environments, including 3+ years in a dedicated data architecture role
- Experience with modern data observability tools and SaaS platforms
- Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Hands-on with data platforms like Snowflake, Clickhouse, Redshift, or Databricks
- Skilled in AWS cloud infrastructure
- Familiar with data science workflows and ML integration
- Analytical, structured thinker who can lead by example and solve real-world problems efficiently
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English (additional languages are a plus)
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the company’s data infrastructure—architecture, governance, and quality control
- Create frameworks and pipelines that ensure data reliability and observability across systems
- Design and optimize scalable models and storage for structured and unstructured data
- Contribute to the long-term scalability strategy for managing 10x data growth
- Provide technical leadership across teams and guide data-driven decision-making
- Identify and resolve data issues quickly and transparently, informing stakeholders as needed
- Champion a data-first culture across the organization, providing training and support where needed
- Evaluate and implement new tools that enhance our data integrity and performance
Benefits:
- Monthly 500 CHF allowance for health and fitness expenses
- Commuting covered with a fully-paid train card
- Private accident insurance included at no cost
- Flexibility to work abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
- Work in a hybrid setup that balances collaboration and autonomy
- A mission-driven environment where your work contributes to meaningful, positive change
- Join a forward-thinking team with diverse backgrounds and a passion for solving real challenges
Get to know DevsData:
We are a technology consulting company and a recruitment agency, delivering software solutions to clients from Europe and the US. We work 100% remotely, in an international team, including people from Asia, London, or San Francisco. We employ people with experience in international corporations as well as students of the best technical and business universities.
Find out more: https://devsdata.com/