Senior Python Software Engineer

For our client, a global leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry, we are looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with experience building solutions against relational databases.

• Start: ASAP or latest July 2025
• Duration: until 31.03.2026, possible extension
• Location: Zurich City, 4 days/week onsite
• Pensum: 100%, 41.25h/week
• Contractor at Swisslinx

Your Mission:

• Develop and implement solutions for relational databases.
• Utilize Azure Databricks to write code in Python, leveraging PySpark.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis, design, implementation, and testing of solutions, with a strong emphasis on automated testing.
• Enhance the functionality of the gold-layer engine for sub-ledger data.
• Address performance optimization challenges associated with large datasets (tens of billions of rows and over 200 columns) within the Spark environment.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or electrical engineering
• 5+ years of proven experience developing complex software systems as a software engineer
• Strong core Python software engineering experience, Spark experience is an advantage
• Good understanding and significant experience with projects using relational data models and SQL
• Proactive approach and a self-starter, address issues and possible solutions
• Good analytical skills and the ability to understand complexity and break it down into smaller, achievable steps
• Highly proficient in English (written and verbal)

Online Application

If you are ready to make an impact today, we are looking forward to your online application with your latest CV and your availability. If your profile is shortlisted, our consultant will contact you for a first call to discuss the details.