Data Engineer

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Pictet Asset Management SA manages the assets of some of the world’s largest institutions, financial intermediaries and their clients. Our culture welcomes independent thinkers and centres around investment excellence, a long‑term perspective and a dedication to client service.

For our PAM Tech & Operations department, we are seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer with expertise in Oracle, Postgres and AWS database solutions, experience working with multi‑terabyte databases and a strong understanding of SQL performance tuning.

In this role, your proficiency in PL / SQL and PL / pgSQL, combined with experience with large‑scale databases and expertise in AWS database solutions such as RDS and Aurora, will be critical in ensuring optimal database performance and data integrity.

• Designing, developing and maintaining robust and scalable database procedures (e.g. data import, data processing) using PL / SQL, PL / pgSQL and AWS database-solution programming languages.
• Optimising SQL queries and database performance by analysing execution plans, indexing strategies and query optimisation techniques.
• Working with multi‑terabyte databases, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval and manipulation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving database issues, performance bottlenecks and data inconsistencies.
• Conducting regular performance monitoring and tuning activities to maintain optimal database performance.
• Developing and maintaining database documentation, including data models, entity-relationship diagrams and data dictionaries.
• Helping Java developers to develop and maintain their database-related code (e.g. model design, SQL queries, index creation / update).

• Expertise in PL / SQL and PL / pgSQL programming languages, with a strong understanding of their features and capabilities.
• Experience in migrating on‑premises Oracle databases to cloud‑based database solutions.
• Knowledge of AWS database and data stockage solutions like RDS, Aurora, S3.
• Strong knowledge of SQL performance tuning techniques.
• Proficiency in database design principles, data modelling and normalisation.
• Experience in database security, access controls and data encryption.
• Knowledge of Informatica is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data‑related issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Readiness to participate in on‑call duty (off premises) a few weeks per year.
• Fluent in English.
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

: DE / AC / AK

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.