Working Student - Data Engineer 40 - 60%, 6-12 months contract

Curious working in a stimulating and challenging environment of a multinational company? We are looking for a talent with a positive can-do attitude who can think "out of the box". Apply for this exciting position in Zurich's Group Property & Innovation team and support us with in many different tasks!

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Group Property & Innovation, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.

As a working student, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of topics, collaborating with a diverse team in an open and supportive atmosphere. You’ll be encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table and help us build the data foundations for tomorrow.

What you will do

• Engineer data pipelines: Develop, maintain and optimize ETL workflows to ingest, process, and structure property data from diverse sources. Using modern data engineering tools and practices
• Architect data solutions: Design scalable data models and warehouses to enable advanced analytics use cases
• Enable data accessibility: Build self-service tools for stakeholders to access curated datasets (replacing manual data requests, mainly in Power BI)
• Documentation: Ensure data quality, consistency, and documentation by preparing manuals and supporting workshops for handovers

What you bring

• Solid programming skills in Python (preferably PySpark) or SQL
• Experience or strong interest in cloud platforms (Azure) and data pipeline tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or similar)
• Understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration concepts
• Initiative and an enterprising, hands-on mentality
• Experience with MS Office 365 and the willingness to explore and leverage different Microsoft tools
• Very strong (native-level) German language skills, Business intermediate in English
• You must be located in Switzerland or able to travel and base yourself in Switzerland for the duration of the working student contract
• You need to be enrolled at a university or center of further education during the internship

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.
At our

Quai Zurich Campus

, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Who we are

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our 53,000 employees worldwide live our values to protect you, to inspire confidence and help you reach your full potential. We promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, differently abled, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.

About Us

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To protect both you and our employees, we might have interviews and onboarding remotely leveraging digital technologies and tools. You will receive more information as you progress in your journey with us.

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Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

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

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• Location(s): CH - Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Part Time