Head of Data EngineeringFull-timeCompany DescriptionWelcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AGWe are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.A little bit about us to help ignite your imaginationSMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG came together following the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets in 2021. A union which included some of Switzerland’s most well-known leading marketplaces.Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes Real Estate (immoscout24.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch, Flatfox, Casasoft), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance and Insurance (financescout24.ch, Moneyland.ch).At SMG Serbia, 130+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values : Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces.Job DescriptionMeet the team!At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members who you could work with :Janine Lee - Director Data -Manoveg Saxena - Senior Data Engineer -Dmytro Yurchenko - Senior Machine Learning Engineer -Andrei Capastru - Lead Data Scientist -Martin Walpen - Lead Data Architect -Toni Knobel - Head of Business Intelligence -Job DescriptionAs Head of Data Engineering in the Real Estate Data team, you will be at the forefront of building and scaling the data infrastructure that powers Switzerland’s top real estate platforms, including, and .This is a pivotal leadership role : you will guide a high-performing data engineering team while directly shaping the foundation on which data science, business intelligence, and data products are built. From platform resilience to cross-functional innovation, your impact will be felt across the organization.You’ll be joining a collaborative, agile, and mission-driven company with presence across six countries (Switzerland, Serbia, Vietnam, France, Germany, and India). Together, we build performant systems, unlock business value through data, and stay ahead of SMG’s strategic roadmap.Specifically, you will work on :Leading SMG’s Real Estate vertical’s data platform engineering team, empowering and coaching a high-caliber team of data engineers while developing the data platform through technical guidance and a strong delivery mindsetDefining the long-term vision for our data infrastructure and translating it into a focused, actionable roadmap that ensures the team is aligned on the highest-impact priorities and consistently delivers business valueEnsuring the data foundation is performant, scalable, and compliant with data protection and security standardsDelivering performant, monitored, and SLO-driven pipelines using a modern data stack with clear data contracts, service tiering and operational excellenceBuilding strong cross-functional relationships with engineering teams, product managers, data scientists, business and digital analysts to assess the data needs from production to consumption and guide the roadmapYour responsibilities will evolve as we grow.QualificationsWhat will you bring to the ride?5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field, with a strong track record of technical competence1+ years of leadership or team management experience, ideally within a data engineering contextDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, other related fields or equivalent practical experienceHands-on expertise in cloud-based data infrastructure, pipelines, data warehousing, and orchestration toolsExperience with building modern data platforms, such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Azure SynapseStrong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex needs into scalable technical solutionsExperience with developing machine learning platforms including ML models deployment and ML workflows management is a plusWe value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.Additional InformationRecruitment ProcessWe keep hiring simple and human :Initial Video-Call with our RecruiterMeet the Hiring ManagerTechnical AssessmentTeam Fit ConversationAt SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. Together, we learn from one another, embrace differences, and drive real impact.Benefits you'll love :Be a part of well established Swiss-based subsidiary in BelgradeWe value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year, with the option to buy another 10 days in an unbureaucratic process. You get 5 fully paid sick days per year, and another 5 days for special occasionsLots of team activities and perksGreat equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local storesInternational team and working environment of talented and fun peopleStimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personallyYearly budget for your personal developmentDisclaimerSMG Swiss Marketplace Group AGprimarily 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.About UsSMG 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 (,,, ,,, ,,, ), Automotive (, ), General Marketplaces (,, ) and Finance & Insurance (,).The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.DisclaimerSMG 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.Job Location
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