Job Description

Workload: 100%
Welcome to the land where data meets technology! In your role as senior solution engineer, you will get to work first-hand on building and managing the data infrastructure that is at the heart of many of our energy- and trading processes. Building on your extensive experience as a developer/data engineer and your can-do attitude, you will not only be responsible for setting up data ingestion processes, ensuring data quality, and defining robust data models, but you will also be directly involved in shaping and transforming our data landscape. If you have a knack for business analysis and a passion for developing innovative data solutions, we want you!
What you will do:

• Design, develop and maintain reliable data pipelines that are used in (critical) energy trading and sales systems and processes.

• Develop and operationalize performant, high-available and scalable services to provide accessible and quality data products Axpo internally.

• Define, implement and maintain performant data models as well as robust and scalable storage solutions.

• Establish and implement methods and tooling to improve overall data quality and lineage capabilities.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing data-driven solutions.

• Collaborate with our internal infrastructure team on cloud solutions, specifically build and maintain IaaS tasks.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, develop solutions, and ensure their cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

What you bring & who you are:

• You are a competent developer (10+ years experience) with extensive practical knowledge in one or more widely adopted programming languages (Python, C#, Java or similar).

• You have extensively worked with Cloud infrastructure and services (preferably Azure) and have a demonstrated hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines as well as broader DevOps practices.

• You have a working knowledge of database technologies (preferably PostgreSQL).

• You bring hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Prefect or similar, ensuring the efficient scheduling and monitoring of data workflows.

• Being a hands-on problem solver, complex problem analysis and solution-design thinking are among your core strengths.

• You bring strong communication skills and can adapt to, manage and influence a variety of business & IT stakeholders.

• You are proficient in both German and English.

• Preferred: deep understanding of the energy and/or trading industry.

About the team:
Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant and collaborative environment. We value innovation, encourage creativity, and support each other in reaching our goals. At Axpo, you will have the opportunity to work with leading industry experts, dedicated to making a real difference in the energy sector.
Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,000 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.