Data Acquisition and Integration Developer

Zurich is seeking an experienced Big Data Developer to join our Data & Analytics team as part of Global Corporate IT’s Major Projects organization.

The right candidate will join a small team of highly qualified and experienced professionals, working on true Big Data projects with a direct impact on the success of Zurich’s frontline business.

As part of a team, you will be responsible to code the acquisition and integration of data from a variety of data sources to support our global initiatives. For this you will work closely with a team of experts to develop the most optimal algorithms combining the data and unlocking its value.

Your Role:
As an Data Acquisition and Integration Developer your main responsibilities will involve:
• Develop and maintain data integration pipelines, customizations to the Palantir/Hadoop based platform and entirely new services as part of your regular work, applying solid statistical knowledge in the process.
• Independently solve complex data integration challenges, by understanding and synthesizing the requirements from Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, and Data Scientists. Subsequently propose and implement solution algorithms addressing the challenge.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problems associated with distributed data processing pipelines (as might occur from coding, or inefficient use of processing and storage resources).
• Maintain and develop required documentation for technical support, development, and increasing the understanding of the current environment.
• Adequately quality assure own deliverables and supports System and Integration Tests
• Understand customers’ objectives, processes, and products in order to make educated recommendations.
• Work closely with peers to ensure continuous improvement of code and processes within the team.
• Work with colleagues across the IT function to ensure plans and policies are aligned.
• Support management by assessing software or components for new opportunities (where possible through re-use), by performing preliminary evaluation of software and components, and by coming forward with recommendations for management to develop and improve IT processes and systems.
• Support management in building the Business Case, including cost / benefit analysis, risk assessment, project scope, and development of a high level plan.
• Act within a number of complex processes and procedures in an international environment, and use in-depth knowledge to solve internal customer issues or escalate appropriately to manager, internal partners or external vendors

International global company and work teams
Modern Work Environment based in the Centre of Bratislava
Challenging tasks
Possibility for further development and career path
Competitive remuneration package
Daily use of English

Candidates for this position can register through the site www.profesia.sk. Please, send us or upload your CV in English.

We thank all applicants for their interest to work for Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, oz.
All CVs will be carefully evaluated. However, we will only contact suitable candidates.

Personal data of candidates who fail in the tender will be afterwards disposed of pursuant to law no. 122/2013 (Protection of personal data).