We Are Waiting for You
Hi there!
I am Laura, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!
First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at ServiZurich: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at the Zurich!
Let me take a wild guess: you’ve probably sifted through countless job offers today, and they all seem to blur together. Sound familiar? Well, here’s the scoop: At Zurich, we might not have all the answers (and we’re not striving for perfection!), but we’ve got something special. Curious? Keep reading!
First off, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.
Who Are We?
Let me introduce us. You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to ServiZurich. Established in Barcelona in 2006, ServiZurich operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.
In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations.
What Can You Expect?
Are you ready to shape the future of investment data at ZIAG? We’re looking for a driven and collaborative lead data engineer to join our Investment Data & Analytics team. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in developing and enhancing our Databricks-based data warehousing solution — the foundation that delivers vital insights and reporting to both internal and external clients, with a strong focus on our institutional and real estate business.
Your expertise will help us unlock the full potential of our data landscape, powering smarter decision-making and supporting innovative analytics across the organization. If you have a passion for data engineering and enjoy working at the intersection of technology and investment, we’d love to meet you.
And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at Zurich? I’m glad you asked.
As a Senior Data Engineer you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead the technical development and continuous improvement of our Databricks-based data warehouse and data management platform.
- Design and build robust, scalable data architectures.
- Create and maintain automated ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure seamless data integration from diverse internal and external sources.
- Monitor system performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks to drive system performance and optimize costs.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists and analysts across ZIAG to enable advanced analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
- Implement and uphold strong data access controls, validation tools, and auditing capabilities to ensure data quality and compliance.
- Work alongside experts in various technological domains.
- Enhance your skills with real-world experience
- Contribute to a team that values your input and creativity
What Makes You a Great Fit?
While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor/Master's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field
- At least 4 years of experience as a data engineer, data architect or similar role - preferably at a financial service, asset management, or real estate company
- Practical experience working with Databricks or a similar data intelligence platform
- Hands-on skills in Python and SQL; experience with Spark is a plus
- Experience with Azure cloud environments, data modelling and making data available (data ontology/semantics) to AI Agents is highly valued
- Knowledge of investment, financial market and/or real estate data is highly valued
- Excellent command of English; German language skills are a plus
Key Competencies:
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
And… What Makes Us Special?
As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:
- To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
- Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
- Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
- Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Collective Life retirement Plan
- 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.
- Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
- Functional diversity benefits
- Different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more
- Stock options and mortgage benefits.
Where Are We Located?
Via Augusta, Barcelona.
We Are Waiting for You.
Can you see yourself in this role? Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending your CV in English.
If not, no worries! We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone you think would be a great fit.
At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
ServiZurich– Your Talent, Our Strength
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
- Location(s): ES - Barcelona
- Remote working: Hybrid
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Laura Santamaría Rodríguez
