Data Specialist 80 - 100%

Data Specialist 80 - 100%

COMPETENT AND CONNECTED THINKING

The Secondary and Vocational Education Office of the Canton of Zurich (MBA) is committed to the interests of youth, politics, and business for the cantonal secondary and vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years, and training companies. As a customer-oriented service provider, the "Digital" department, in collaboration with various internal and external partners, ensures a contemporary IT service. Currently, the future school administration solution is being developed as part of the major project "Kolibri." To strengthen the Kolibri project team, we are looking for a Data Specialist with a workload of 80-100% starting December 1, 2025, or by arrangement. The position is limited until May 31, 2031.

The Secondary and Vocational Education Office of the Canton of Zurich (MBA) is committed to the interests of youth, politics, and business for the cantonal secondary and vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years, and training companies. As a customer-oriented service provider, the "Digital" department, in collaboration with various internal and external partners, ensures a contemporary IT service. Currently, the future school administration solution is being developed as part of the major project "Kolibri." To strengthen the Kolibri project team, we are looking for a Data Specialist with a workload of 80-100% starting December 1, 2025, or by arrangement. The position is limited until May 31, 2031.

Your area of responsibility

With the organizational project Kolibri, the Secondary and Vocational Education Office aims to replace the three existing school administration systems of around 44 schools and to standardize the processes. With over 70,000 education participants, this IT major project is of strategic importance. Together with another Data Specialist, you are responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the data architecture following the implementation of the once-only principle. You define and manage data integration, plan the connection and integration of external and internal subsystems, and optimize interface performance. Furthermore, you define reporting as well as data access rights and user management and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. You support the project team in software development regarding data modeling, validate data usage in the software architecture, and ensure data consistency during software integration.

Your profile

You can demonstrate a degree as an IT specialist, business informatics HF/FH, or comparable education and bring further training in the field of Data Science / Data Management. You have several years of experience in database management and are familiar with complex system environments. You are a responsible person, convince with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and are able to quickly grasp complex data structures. Your working style is systematic and solution-oriented. You communicate proactively and can clearly communicate data concepts to various stakeholders. Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams is an enrichment for you. Good oral and written expression completes your profile.

Our offer

Are you interested in a position in the service of education and youth? We offer you a position with development potential as well as interesting and challenging tasks in a motivated and dynamic team, contemporary employment conditions, and a workplace near Zurich main station. For more information, please contact Stefan Langenauer, Head of OE Digital (Email: stefan.langenauer@mba.zh.ch, Phone: 043 259 77 65).

We look forward to receiving your electronic application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via email will not be considered for this vacancy.

We look forward to receiving your electronic application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via email will not be considered for this vacancy.