Head of Data Services

Join SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG!

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG - the ideal playground for digital pioneers! We are not just any network of online marketplaces; we are a European leader in digital innovation, committed to making life easier and more exciting with cutting-edge products.

Why Join SMG Swiss Marketplace Group?

We are seeking top digital talent to fulfill the high expectations of our users and customers in Switzerland. In return, we offer a vibrant, friendly, and fast-paced work environment where you can unleash your full potential, achieve your goals, and celebrate your successes.

Job Opportunity: Head of Data Services

Location: Sophia-Antipolis, along the stunning French Riviera

Join our General Marketplaces team as our new Head of Data Services. You’ll manage and expand an 80TB cloud-based data lake for Switzerland’s leading second-hand platforms - anibis.ch, tutti.ch, and Ricardo.ch. Your mission will be to dazzle our users and boost efficiency by designing and integrating data and AI services into our products and internal tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of Data & ML Engineers, analysts, and scientists.
• Design and Develop: Make key decisions on data integration and AI services for production environments.
• Collaborate: Align with various teams on business and technical requirements to drive your projects successfully.
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain a high-performance data foundation that scales with business needs and enhances our analytics capabilities.
• Manage Projects: Oversee a full GCP project, including architecture, technology choices, cost monitoring, and alerting.

Qualifications

We already know you're talented, but here are some other requirements for the role:

• Quick learner capable of connecting the dots from both business and technical perspectives
• Extensive programming, SQL, and data modeling skills in cloud environments (GCP, BigQuery is a plus)
• Comfortable working across different teams, multitasking, and dealing with ambiguity
• Experienced in project management and operational work, capable of delegating and coaching
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or German is a plus

Recruitment Process

For this job position, you must be located in France and possess a valid work permit.

• Talent Acquisition Screening Call: Get to know your experience and address any questions you may have.
• Hiring Manager Call: Discuss the role in detail and field any technical inquiries you may have.
• Technical Case: A homework task that we’ll review together during the team interview.
• Meet the Team: Review your tech challenge and have a casual coffee chat with potential team members.
• Final Decision and Offer: We'll extend an offer to you upon mutual agreement.

Benefits You'll Love

• Training and conference budget available for everyone 🧑‍🏫
• Strong engineering culture with empowerment and trust
• Professional and personal growth opportunities in a stimulating environment
• Work in an international team of talented engineers
• Home office option (3 days/week max)
• Yearly party with colleagues from other countries 🥳
• Fresh fruits and free coffee in the office 🍏☕
• Friday drinks & seasonal parties 🍻
• MacBook Pro or other upper-class notebook and work equipment of your choice 💻
• Opportunity to travel regularly to our offices in Zürich and Zug 🚄 🚃
• A modern and cozy working place with a positive and friendly atmosphere
• 12 recovery days in addition to the 25 holidays 🌴
• Lunch tickets 🍽️
• Swimming pool and tennis court access right next to the office 🏊🎾

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