Technical Lead, Data & AI, CH

None  •  IT & Software  •  Zürich, Switzerland

<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>Job Description<br/><br/></strong>The Technical Lead is a central, deeply hands-on role at vector8. You will write code, build solutions, and directly drive the delivery of enterprise-grade data and AI systems — while providing the technical direction and mentorship that helps the team around you excel.<br/><br/>This is not a primarily hands off, high level management position: you are expected to be in the codebase every day, solving hard problems, unblocking teammates, and setting the bar for engineering quality. You bring strong hands-on engineering skills across data and AI, combined with the breadth to make sound technical decisions, navigate complex system landscapes, and ensure everything delivered is secure, performant, and compliant.<br/><br/><strong>Job Requirements<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Extensive anddemonstrableexperience inML &amp;data engineering&amp;AI solution architectures.</li><li>Deepexpertisein designing and building complex AI solutions (MLOps, streaming, APIs, orchestration).</li><li>Strong hands-on engineering skills - comfortable coding in Python, SQL, or similar languages and working with modern data/AI toolchains.</li><li>Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP data/AI services; multi-cloud familiarity is astrongplus.</li><li>Knowledge of data governance, responsible AI, security frameworks, and operational controls, ideally coupled with experience inhighly regulated industries with strict requirements for security, privacy, compliance, and data governance.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence both executives and engineering teams.</li><li>Ability to convert complex challenges into clear architectural decisions and actionable delivery plans.</li><li>Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics,Physicsora relatedfield.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Job Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong>Hands-on Contributor<br/><br/><ul><li>Contribute directly to solution developmentvalidatingtechnical approaches when needed.</li><li>Support teams during complex engineering tasks, unblock challenges, and ensure the final solution aligns with the architecture.</li><li>Hands-on delivery is the primary mode — you lead from the front, writing code and solving problems directly alongside the team.<br/><br/></li></ul>Drive Technical Delivery &amp; Team Leadership<br/><br/><ul><li>Lead cross-functional delivery teams of data engineers, ML engineers,MLOpsspecialists, and software developers.</li><li>Define technical workstreams, review code and designs, and ensure architectural coherence throughout the implementation.</li><li>Provide coaching, mentoring, and thought leadership to elevate engineering quality and delivery excellence.<br/><br/></li></ul>Data &amp; AI Solutions Navigate Complex Systems &amp; Regulated Environments<br/><br/><ul><li>Work across intricate enterprise ecosystems with heterogeneous applications, distributed data sources, and legacy components.</li><li>Identifymodernization paths and integration patterns that respect operational realities and long-standing constraints.</li><li>Embed data protection, cybersecurity controls, governance, and compliance in solution design.<br/><br/></li></ul>Enable AI at Scale<br/><br/><ul><li>Design architectures that support AI development, deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.</li><li>Build reusable architectural patterns and components that accelerate scaling AI beyondsingle usecases.<br/><br/></li></ul>Shape Client Relationships &amp; Growth<br/><br/><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with CDOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, engineering leads, and business stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute technicalexpertiseto proposals andRfPs.</li><li>Identifyopportunities to expand AI and data platform capabilities across the organization.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Job Benefits<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>A role at the forefront of AI transformation for leading Swiss enterprises in financial services, insurance, and beyond</li><li>Work withcutting-edgeAI technologies and innovative solutions that create real, measurable business value</li><li>A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where your contributions directly drive company growth</li><li>Supportive team culture that prioritises continuous learning, professional development, and personal growth</li><li>A leadership ethos focused on empowering people, fostering collaboration, excellence, authenticity, and diversity</li><li>Competitive salary package, 25 days of vacation, development budget, and a flat hierarchy</li></ul> </div>

Job Overview
  • Datum der Veröffentlichung

    Jun 05, 2026

  • Kategorie

    IT & Software

  • Job Type

  • Standort

    Zürich, Switzerland

  • Arbeitgeber

    vector8

  • Source

    LinkedIn