Data & Analytics Engineer

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. Founded in 2021 through the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets, SMG simplifies lives with innovative digital solutions, transforming industries. Our operations span real estate, automotive, general marketplaces, and finance & insurance, and our work ethos is grounded in core values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Job Description

Join our Group Reporting & Data Governance Operations Team as a (Junior/Mid-Level) Data & Analytics Engineer. In this role, you’ll design and maintain reliable data pipelines, enhance reporting accuracy, and contribute to data governance initiatives. You will collaborate with senior engineers, the data governance manager, leadership, and stakeholders across Central Services, including Investor Relations, FP&A, ESG, and Advertising, delivering high-quality metrics and enhancing operational excellence throughout the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and transformation workflows.
• Provide accurate and timely metrics, dashboards, and reports to meet group-level needs.
• Develop data applications and visualizations that empower stakeholders to access and act on insights.
• Support data governance and compliance processes to ensure consistent, accurate, and trustworthy data.
• Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into impactful data products that drive operational excellence.

Role Breakdown

• 80% Backend - pipelines, transformations, data applications.
• 20% Frontend - dashboards, visualizations.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Data/Business Analytics, Computer Science, or similar.
• 2+ years’ experience with SQL, Python, Git/GitHub.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Fluent in English (German is a plus).

Nice to Have

• Experience with dbt (Data Build Tool), CI/CD, Pandas, Plotly, Streamlit, APIs, data warehousing (e.g., BigQuery), BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and machine learning (ML) modeling.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably GCP) and orchestration tools (Airbyte, Dagster).
• Knowledge of online marketplaces or digital businesses.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays (with the option to buy up to 10 additional days).
• 40-hour work week.
• 18 weeks of maternity leave and 6 weeks of paternity leave (applicable to adoption as well).
• Flexible working arrangements – we strongly value work-life balance.
• Access to mental health, well-being, and counseling platforms.
• Swiss transport system half-fare card and 1st-class travel between SMG sites in Switzerland.

Recruitment Process

We keep hiring simple and human. Here’s what you can expect:

• Initial screening call with one of our recruiters (30 min).
• Meeting with the hiring manager & technical peers (60 min).
• Case study (a 2-hour home assignment).
• Case study review & team-fit interview (60 min).

Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Diversity at SMG

At SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. Together, we grow skills, embrace differences, and make an impact.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. Our portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, etc.), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo), and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch). Founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière, and General Atlantic, we are committed to delivering the best tools to meet our customers' decision-making needs.

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.