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Nice to meet you!\nFirst, 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!\nLet 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!\nFirst off all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.\nWho Are We?\nLet 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.\nIn addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations.\nWhat Can You Expect?\nCareer opportunity in our Investment Accounting and Administration department within Investment Management for an experienced Data Engineer in cloud based database design and architecture, data pipelines, Python, Spark using Databricks technology.\nIndividuals in this role will assist in the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of a complex data hub that manages key business operations. 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I’m glad you asked.\nAs a Data Engineer you will have the opportunity to:\nWork with the team to understand platform capabilities and how to best improve and expand those capabilities.\nDesign, development, enhancement, and maintenance of complex data pipeline products which manage business-critical operations and large-scale analytics applications.\nSupport internal Investment Management clients and understand their unique needs and challenges.\nInstill excellence into the processes, methodologies, standards, and technology choices embraced by the team.\nGrasp new concepts quickly to keep up with fast-moving data engineering technology and AI.\nDedicate time to continuous learning to keep the team appraised of the latest developments in the space.\nWork alongside experts in various technological domains.\nEnhance your skills with real-world experience\nContribute to a team that values your input and creativity\nWhat Makes You a Great Fit?\nWhile 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!\n3+ years of Data Engineering experience including 2+ years designing and building Databricks data pipelines is required; Azure cloud is highly preferred, however will consider AWS, GCP or other cloud platform experience in lieu.\nExperience with conceptual, logical and/or physical database designs is a plus\n2+ years of hands-on Python/Pyspark/SparkSQL and/or Scala experience is required\n2+ years of experience with Big Data pipelines or DAG Tools (Data Factory, Airflow, dbt, or similar) is required\n2+ years of Spark experience (especially Databricks Spark and Delta Lake) is required\n2+ years of hands-on experience implementing Big Data solutions in a cloud ecosystem, including Data/Delta Lakes, is required\n2+ years of SQL experience, specifically to write complex, highly optimized queries across large volumes of data is highly desired\nExperience working in a controlled environment with Github and CI/CD release pipelines is highly desired\nExperience with financial data providers such as Bloomberg in an asset/investment management firm or other financial service company is highly desired but not essential\nExperience with AI, LLMs, Databricks Genie or similar tools is required\nMust be comfortable speaking English\nA positive attitude and a ‘can do’ mentality is essential\nAnd… What Makes Us Special?\nAs well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:\nTo support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.\nOver 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.\nWide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.\nTicket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.\nLife and accident insurance.\nCollective Life retirement Plan\n2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.\nSpecial banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts \nFunctional diversity benefits \nDifferent social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more\nStock options and mortgage benefits. \nWhere Are We Located?\nVia Augusta, Barcelona.\nWe Are Waiting for You.\nCan you see yourself in this role? Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending yourCV in English.\nIf 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.\nAt 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.\nServiZurich- Your Talent, Our Strength\nWhy Zurich\nAt Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. 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