Cloud Data Expert
- Sword Services
- Nyon, Switzerland
- CHF 110,000 – CHF 140,000
We are opening a Cloud Data Expert position to strengthen a team based in Nyon & Lausanne. The role will contribute to the development and operational reliability of an enterprise Cloud Data Platform, combining hands-on data engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps and hybrid networking expertise.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, review, troubleshoot and optimise production-grade data solutions using Python and PySpark.
- Maintain Terraform modules and implement controlled enhancements to cloud data infrastructure.
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, including testing, quality controls, release traceability and deployment reliability.
- Configure and troubleshoot cloud and on-premises connectivity, including virtual networks, firewalls, routing and DNS.
- Contribute to the production support of a large-scale data platform by investigating incidents, identifying root causes and improving operational resilience.
- Work directly with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into reliable, maintainable data solutions.
- Collaborate with data, integration, BI, infrastructure, architecture and security teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Produce reusable technical documentation and support knowledge transfer through workshops, coaching, code reviews and practical training.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced hands-on expertise in Python and PySpark within production data environments.
- Proven experience maintaining Terraform modules and implementing controlled infrastructure changes.
- Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipeline maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
- Experience supporting a large, business-critical enterprise data platform.
- Strong understanding of cloud and on-premises networking, including virtual networks, firewalls and command-line diagnostic tools.
- Ability to gather business requirements and convert them into clear technical designs and acceptance criteria.
- A structured approach to engineering quality, including testing, peer reviews, documentation, monitoring and operational readiness.
- Experience with dbt, Databricks, Kubernetes or Power BI, as well as team training and knowledge transfer, would be an advantage.
Skills
- Python
- PySpark
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Networking
- Data Engineering









