We're looking for a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data platform) to join our team in boarder Zurich area, Switzerland in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will contribute to a large-scale international IT engagement focused on modern data platforms, security, business applications and IT operations.You will join the Data track, collaborating with Data Architects, BI Engineers and Business Analysts while working closely with an onsite delivery lead. Your focus will be on optimizing and enhancing a modern data platform built on technologies such as Snowflake, ClickHouse, dbt, Fivetran and AWS-native data services. Additionally, you will embed AI and agentic tooling where practical value is measurable, prototype new platform capabilities and validate improvements with users before development handoff.ResponsibilitiesContinuously assess platform performance and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies for improvementEmbed AI and agentic tooling in platform environments to enhance speed, reliability and cost-effectivenessPrototype new platform capabilities across ingestion, transformation and query workflowsValidate prototypes directly with end users prior to transferring into the build processOwn technical feasibility assessments for emerging AI-driven and agentic optimization opportunitiesHarden validated prototypes for delivery and integration into standard pipelines with Data Platform EngineersContribute reusable optimization patterns to the AI Solution Engineering practiceRequirements6+ years of professional experience with 2+ years in platform engineering or forward-deployed solution engineering rolesProven expertise in Snowflake and ClickHouseStrong proficiency in dbt and FivetranHands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted or agentic development toolsAbility to analyze platform performance and optimize architectures for scalability and speedExperience with AWS Data StackFamiliarity with tools such as Anthropic Claude or AWS BedrockProfessional fluency in EnglishNice to haveBackground in Amazon Bedrock/AgentCore, LangChain and agent orchestration frameworksKnowledge of PostgreSQL and prompt engineering conceptsWe offer5 weeks of vacationEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Enhanced parental leaveExtended pension planDaily sickness allowance insuranceEmployee assistance programGlobal business travel medical and accident insuranceLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:- Swiss nationals- EU/EFTA nationals- Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit- Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits
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Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data platform) in Zürich Arbeitgeber: EPAM Systems, Inc.
Als Arbeitgeber bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, als AI Solutions Architect (m/w/d) in Deutschland in einem hybriden Arbeitsumfeld zu arbeiten und innovative AI-native Lösungen zu entwickeln, die echten Geschäftswert schaffen. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert kontinuierliches Lernen und persönliche Entwicklung durch regelmäßige Schulungen, Coaching und professionelle Zertifizierungen. Zudem profitieren Sie von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, einem freundlichen Team und einer Vielzahl von Unternehmens- und sozialen Veranstaltungen, die zu einer positiven Arbeitsatmosphäre beitragen.
