Data Architect – Real Estate Data Solutions (f|m|d) (80-100%) - Zurich

Company Description

Welcome to IAZI AG (a subsidiary of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG)

IAZI is one of the market leaders in real estate valuation in Switzerland, with over 130 employees and offices in Zurich, Lausanne, as well as Goa and Kerala in India. For 25 years, IAZI has been providing professional services to the national and international real estate industry. The company supports property owners, investors, developers, and real estate financiers with targeted consulting, scientific analysis, and innovative software solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Architect to join our team in Zurich. In this role, you will design and implement robust data architectures that support our real estate data services, ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, data engineers, and domain experts to centralize data from multiple internal and external sources, enhance data documentation practices, and integrate diverse data types, including spatial data

Key Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Modeling: Design scalable data models for real estate data, including transactions, financial data, and geospatial information.​
• Data Strategy & Cloud Architecture: Drive the evolution of the company’s data strategy by defining future-proof data architectures, including the planning and execution of a scalable cloud migration roadmap.
• Database Management: Oversee Microsoft SQL Server databases, focusing on indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• ​ETL & Data Pipelines: Optimize and standardize existing ETL processes using Apache Airflow and dbt to ensure efficient data integration and transformation.
• ​Data Provisioning & Visualization: Support the optimal provisioning and integration of data from various enterprise systems such as Jira, Salesforce, and Abacus to enable data-driven decision-making through Apache Superset dashboards.
• Data Governance: Implement best practices for data documentation, lineage tracking, and metadata management to enhance data quality and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.​
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in data architecture, data engineering or a related role, ideally within the real estate sector. Proven track record of working through one to two full product lifecycles for large-scale solutions.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and database optimization techniques.
  • Strong expertise in cloud-based data architecture and processes, including the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable cloud data solutions.
  • Experience with ETL tools, particularly Apache Airflow, and data transformation tools like dbt.
  • Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Docker, TeamCity, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) for data workflows.
  • Good understanding of data quality, observability, and governance frameworks, including lineage tracking, testing (e.g., Great Expectations, dbt), and documentation.
  • Preferred: Experience in the financial services industry; familiarity with GIS and spatial data management; and a foundational understanding of Machine Learning concepts and AI tools. Certifications in cloud platforms or enterprise architecture are considered a strong asset.
• Soft Skills: 
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a data-driven culture.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, countries and cultures.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: Work with a team dedicated to advancing transparency in the Swiss real estate market.​
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.​
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for hybrid work models to promote work-life balance.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage in a supportive and dynamic team environment.​

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.