Lead Data Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Lead Data Architect (AI): Architecting data platforms for advanced AI applications with an accent on security, governance, and operationalizing machine learning prototypes into production. Focus on designing optimal solutions for cloud and on-premise environments, and driving Zühlke's data platform services.

Location: Schlieren, Switzerland. Remote work options are available, but fluency in German and English is required.

Company

Zühlke is a global transformation partner specializing in engineering and innovation, helping clients envision and build their businesses for the future across Europe and Asia.

What you will do

• Design and implement foundational architectures for sophisticated data-driven solutions.
• Apply strong data engineering skills to guide teams with optimal data structures and processing pipelines.
• Operationalize data and ML solutions by implementing traceability, transparency, reproducibility, and measurability.
• Architect and deploy solutions on both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise environments.
• Actively shape Zühlke’s data platform services and market offerings, including pre-sales and proposal development.
• Provide internal and external thought leadership in data platforms through training, mentorship, and community-building.

Requirements

• Passion for sustainable software architecture and experience leading technical mandates.
• In-depth knowledge in various aspects of data engineering and machine learning.
• Strong communication skills, confident presence with clients, and intrinsic motivation to lead.
• A completed university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, SQL, Java, and a range of databases.
• Fluency in both German and English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work options in a safe and healthy environment.
• Receive a share of the company’s profits in addition to your annual salary.
• Collaborate across Zühlke’s 16 global offices and enjoy team camps and events.
• Commitment to your professional development and growth.
• Work in an innovation-driven culture that values thought leadership and future-oriented technology strategies.