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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a Banking client of ours in Zurich. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Switzerlands largest banks to implement Generative AI across the business by building an Azure-based gateway in the cloud to enable GenAI to be used both onprem and in the cloud. The role requires German language skills, and candidates to be based a commutable distance from Zurich. Key Responsibilities:Building and expanding the data science platform on Microsoft AzurePlanning, developing, maintaining and integrating cloud solutions / cloud native servicesImplementing new platform requirements and performing release upgradesAssuming responsibility for specific areas of responsibility, e.g. designing and implementing authentication flows between cloud and on-premises, connecting databases or extending cloud services for data science and BI workloadsEnsuring the operation (DevOps) of the data science platform with user management and monitoringIT consulting for the specialist departments around the data science platform and data connections, business intelligence, Git integration & schedulingClose collaboration with the decentralized data science teams for the coordination and implementation of requirements for solutions, definition of best practices, ensuring data protection, and performance optimization.Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Cloud Engineering and InfrastructureExperience with Azure and related functions are essential (AzureSQL, Devops, Azure AI etc.)Terraform, Kubernetes and Docker experience would be a plusExperience working with AI services is important for this roleExperience working in financial services would be a plus The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite in Zurich) and is a permanent role.

Intermediate / Senior Java Developer: We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a dynamic team working on complex and innovative software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while collaborating with skilled professionals in an agile environment. Responsibilities:Develop and implement high-quality software solutions for large-scale projects.Collaborate closely with team members to design and deliver effective technical solutions.Provide support and guidance to colleagues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Experience & Requirements At least 5 years of experience as a Java developert.Proficiency in full-stack development with Java, JEE, and Spring (Boot).Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and containerization (e.g., Docker).Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).Hands-on experience with build and deployment tools such as Maven, Nexus, and Git.Understanding of key security concepts like authentication, authorization, IAM, PKI, and encryption.Fluent in German (written and spoken)

Drive Digital Growth for a Premium Brand: E-commerce ManagerJoin a growing international brand crafting premium, minimalist products since 2013. We blend innovative technology with contemporary style, achieving significant global recognition in the premium yet accessible space. We're seeking a dynamic E-commerce Manager to lead our digital strategy and accelerate online growth.Location:📍Based in Milan, we welcome applications from candidates from EU & UK who can commit to a 6 days per month in our office. Travel expenses will be covered.About You:You're a results-driven e-commerce expert passionate about elevating brands in the premium yet accessible market. You excel at optimizing the online customer journey, boosting conversion, and building customer loyalty for product-focused businesses.The Role:You'll own our entire digital presence, from website experience (Shopify) to user engagement and retention. Your focus will be on improving key metrics through A/B testing, merchandising, cross-selling, and implementing a loyalty program. This is a hands-on role requiring a strategic and commercial mindset to capitalize on the unique opportunities within our brand and market position.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute the e-commerce strategy to drive significant revenue growth in the premium yet accessible sector.Optimize the Shopify Plus website for an exceptional user experience and conversion.Implement A/B testing, cross-selling, and a loyalty program.Develop engaging product stories to connect with our audience.Collaborate with other teams to enhance customer engagement.Analyze online consumer behavior and implement UX best practices.What You'll Bring:Proven success in managing and growing e-commerce for product-centric brands, ideally within the premium yet accessible space.Strong understanding of the online customer in the premium-yet-accessible market.A track record of achieving significant digital revenue growth (ideally taking a brand to £7-20 million digital revenue, representing at least 25% of total revenue).Expertise in website optimization, UX, and conversion rate optimization.Strong analytical and commercial acumen.Proactive, self-driven approach with a passion for building and improving processes.An appreciation for design and the arts.Sounds like you? Great, I would love to speak with you 😊

We are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to join a leading Swiss banking client on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve building an Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE) for protection from major failures and cyber-attacks. They are looking for architects who can design Disaster Recovery concepts and set up resilient Datacenter configurations for onprem systems. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be Europe based. Key Responsibilities:Design scalable, resilient infrastructure architectures across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.Lead the planning and implementation of datacenter redundancies, including active-active and active-passive configurations.Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and runbooks tailored to business continuity needs.Assess existing infrastructure and identify risks or single points of failure; recommend mitigation strategies.Collaborate with security, application, and operations teams to align infrastructure with recovery objectives (RTO/RPO).Define infrastructure performance benchmarks and lead stress and failover testing initiatives.Evaluate and integrate technologies supporting replication, backup, storage resiliency, and failoverOversee DR drills and coordinate across departments to validate preparedness and effectiveness.Document architectures, policies, and procedures; contribute to governance and compliance frameworks. Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Infrastructure ArchitectureExperience with designing Disaster Recovery conceptsOnprem experience is important for this roleMiddleware experience would be beneficial (VMware and NetApp)Experience with Cohesity or Commvault is beneficial but not required The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6-month contract with likelihood of extension.

We are currently seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join a leading bank on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Germany’s leading banks build out a new Data Platform in a Google Cloud environment and also serving as an inhouse expert on GCP, so someone with good stakeholder management experience would be a good match for this role. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be Europe based for timezone purposes. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance data pipelines using GCP tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, and Cloud StorageCollaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet banking-specific needsDevelop and manage batch and streaming ETL/ELT processes to ingest data from internal systems, APIs, and third-party providersEnsure compliance with banking regulations and internal data governance policies (e.g., GDPR)Implement robust monitoring, logging, and data quality frameworksSupport cloud data warehouse solutions and participate in cloud migration projects Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Data EngineeringExperience with Terraform would be very beneficialGCP experiencePython and SQL experienceExperience with stakeholder management would be very beneficial for the role The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6 month contract with possibility of extension.

We are currently seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join a leading bank on a remote basis. This exciting opportunity will involve helping one of Germany’s leading banks build out a new Data Platform in a Google Cloud environment and also serving as an inhouse expert on GCP, so someone with good stakeholder management experience would be a good match for this role. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be Europe based for timezone purposes. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance data pipelines using GCP tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, and Cloud StorageCollaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet banking-specific needsDevelop and manage batch and streaming ETL/ELT processes to ingest data from internal systems, APIs, and third-party providersEnsure compliance with banking regulations and internal data governance policies (e.g., GDPR)Implement robust monitoring, logging, and data quality frameworksSupport cloud data warehouse solutions and participate in cloud migration projects Desirable Requirements:  Strong background in Data EngineeringExperience with Terraform would be very beneficialGCP experiencePython and SQL experienceExperience with stakeholder management would be very beneficial for the role The role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement and is a 6 month contract with possibility of extension.

We're currently partnered with a privately held technology firm in Zug that operates in the global digital asset and derivatives markets. With a lean, pragmatic structure and deep technical roots, this team builds ultra-efficient, real-time trading systems that support high-throughput strategies in global derivatives markets. You’ll be part of a collaborative, engineering-led culture where speed, precision, and autonomy are highly valued where you will be reporting directly into the Head of IT. 🔧 Key Responsibilities:Design and implement ultra-low latency components using Rust 🦀Build robust, asynchronous systems for streaming market data and event handlingDevelop integration's with trading venues, APIs, PostgreSQL, Redis, and KafkaContribute to architecture decisions and long-term platform evolution🧠 Technical Requirements:Proven experience in Rust or C , ideally in high-performance, time-critical systemsDeep understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and systems programmingPractical experience with async Rust (tokio, async-std) and the Rust tool chain (Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt)Confident with debugging, profiling, and optimising low-latency codeExposure to crypto, trading, or fintech environments is a bonus — but not a requirement💡 Culture & Fit:Previous work in prop trading, quant firms, or market-making is a strong advantageClear communicator who values practical solutions over perfectionPassionate about software beyond work — GitHub projects, coding competitions, or just hacking for funComfortable in a flat, fast-paced team with minimal bureaucracy and maximum ownershipIdeal for engineers who thrive in unstructured environments and value autonomy ⚙️

We are currently seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to join a leading Pharmaceutical customer of ours at their Basel site. This role is critical in managing and optimizing the procurement processes specifically related to Indirect Procurement Categories Technology, Logistics, Professional Services & MRO during and post Carve-out activities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the procurement landscape in a CDMO organization, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to drive cost efficiencies while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals. The role requires English language skills, and candidates to be Switzerland based, ideally Basel and surrounding areas as travel is required due to onsite working. Key Responsibilities:Carve-out: Support the procurement activities related to Carve-out, including due diligence, Carve-out planning, and execution. Ensure seamless transition and integration of systems and services.Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and ensure compliance with agreed terms.Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability. Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.Contract Management: Oversee the creation, negotiation, and management of contracts. Ensure all agreements are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.Cost Optimization: Analyze and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in indirect procurement categories. Implement strategies to optimize spend and enhance value.Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with indirect procurement, including supplier risks, contractual risks, and compliance risks.Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Automation, Quality, MRO, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure procurement activities align with organizational objectives and Carve-out goalsDesirable Requirements:  Strong background in Indirect Procurement, ideally with a focus on Carve-Out and Divestment ActivitiesExtensive knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and vendor management.Proven experience in managing procurement aspects of business divestment, including divestment planning and execution.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software and tools. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.The role offers an hybrid work arrangement and is a 1 year fixed-term contract with one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical customers.