Senior Data Engineer

avacone Switzerland

Senior Data Engineer responsible for migrating and modernising data platforms in banking. Rebuilding critical data platform with a focus on risk and core financial data flows.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeBasel • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLKafkaKubernetesOpenShiftSQLSSISVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a central role in the **end-to-end migration and modernisation** of the data platform
Translate legacy ETL logic from SSIS and stored procedures into modern **ELT pipelines using dbt**
Implement **Data Vault 2.0 structures** including Raw Vault and Business Vault
Build **datamarts and curated datasets** for downstream analytics and reporting
Design and operate workflows using **Dagster**, including scheduling, dependencies, and recovery mechanisms
Deploy and run data workloads on **OpenShift / Kubernetes environments**
Enable **near real-time data processing** using Kafka-triggered pipelines
Integrate with upstream data lake environments and external data providers
Establish robust **data validation and reconciliation processes**
Implement automated testing and monitoring using dbt
Support production pipelines and resolve incidents when required
Create clear documentation and ensure operational readiness
Continuously improve performance, reliability, and maintainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with **SQL Server and T-SQL**, including performance optimisation
Proven hands-on experience with **dbt** in production environments
Solid experience with **workflow orchestration tools**, ideally Dagster
Practical knowledge of **Data Vault 2.0 modelling concepts**
Experience working with **container platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes**
Familiarity with **event-driven architectures and Kafka**
Experience working with **financial data**, ideally in banking or trading environments
Understanding of **risk and PnL data structures** is a strong advantage
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently
Structured, pragmatic, and delivery-focused
Comfortable operating in complex and regulated environments
Clear communicator across both technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account avacone Switzerland Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 2014 Avacone AG is a service provider company offering services in the IT and non IT area as well as in the regulated and non regulated environment Senior Data Engineer 🔥 48 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Basel – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🚰 Data Engineer ETL Kafka Kubernetes OpenShift SQL SSIS Vault Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Play a central role in the **end-to-end migration and modernisation** of the data platform
Translate legacy ETL logic from SSIS and stored procedures into modern **ELT pipelines using dbt**
Implement **Data Vault 2.0 structures** including Raw Vault and Business Vault
Build **datamarts and curated datasets** for downstream analytics and reporting
Design and operate workflows using **Dagster**, including scheduling, dependencies, and recovery mechanisms
Deploy and run data workloads on **OpenShift / Kubernetes environments**
Enable **near real-time data processing** using Kafka-triggered pipelines
Integrate with upstream data lake environments and external data providers
Establish robust **data validation and reconciliation processes**
Implement automated testing and monitoring using dbt
Support production pipelines and resolve incidents when required
Create clear documentation and ensure operational readiness
Continuously improve performance, reliability, and maintainability 🎯 Requirements
Strong experience with **SQL Server and T-SQL**, including performance optimisation
Proven hands-on experience with **dbt** in production environments
Solid experience with **workflow orchestration tools**, ideally Dagster
Practical knowledge of **Data Vault 2.0 modelling concepts**
Experience working with **container platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes**
Familiarity with **event-driven architectures and Kafka**
Experience working with **financial data**, ideally in banking or trading environments
Understanding of **risk and PnL data structures** is a strong advantage
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently
Structured, pragmatic, and delivery-focused
Comfortable operating in complex and regulated environments
Clear communicator across both technical and business stakeholders. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQL ServerT-SQLdbtData Vault 2.0ELT pipelinesdatamartsdata validationautomated testingworkflow orchestrationperformance optimisation

Soft Skills

ownership mindsetindependent workstructuredpragmaticdelivery-focusedclear communicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaboration