Senior Data Engineer
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
1st of September 2026. Full-time. Open-ended
Role Summary
As a key member of the Digital Solutions and Engineering (DSE) team, this role is critical for Medair’s global data architecture and includes building and optimizing the data and data pipeline architecture, integrations, as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams. Including providing support in solving technical issues, sourcing data across the organisation as well as collaborating closely with the Business Intelligence Specialists.
Project Overview
The DSE is a geographically disbursed team responsible for master data management, integrations, and business intelligence. They develop and support a range of standardised information management tools for use within Medair. Global ITS provides centralised governance, strategy, direction, innovation, and support for Medair’s use of information technologies.
Workplace & Conditions
Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, monitor and maintain data integration solutions using tools like Qlik Talend.
- Build and maintain infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from various sources using SQL or similar technologies.
- Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements and develop analytics tools to provide actionable insights into key business metrics.
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand their data integration needs and develop solutions, translate business requirements into logical, component-based technical designs.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
- Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Excellent English (spoken and written); French skills desirable.
- Advanced experience in SQL, System Integration, Data Analysis (APIs, data modelling), Programming in SQL, JavaScript, Java & Python; Advanced Qlik Talend experience preferred.
- Experience in developing processes and creating end-user documentation; understanding of project management tools and steps.
- Experience working in the Humanitarian or Development sectors.
Behavioural Skills
- Self-driven, proactive, disciplined
- Willingness to work for the mission of Medair
- Challenging others and being challenged in return
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and resilient team player with positive can-do attitude when tackling day-to-day tasks
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Advertised on JobUpfree.