Senior Kafka Integration Engineer (80-100%)
Zürich / Splügenstrasse 5What would your role be?
Design, build, and maintain modern data integration and streaming services.
Share knowledge and best practices across teams to empower others and strengthen our technical community.
Develop smart, scalable integration solutions using Kafka, Python, and Java.
Collaborate across development and operations to improve how we deliver and maintain our services.
What are we looking for?
A degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on software development experience (Java and/or Python).
A solid understanding of Kafka and integration technologies (on-prem or cloud-based).
A collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
The ability to communicate clearly in English and work well with diverse teams.
Why join us?
You’ll have a voice: Contribute to key decisions on integration architecture and platform development.
You’ll work with purpose: We invest in people who want to shape the client experience of tomorrow, with a focus on innovation, quality, and impact.
You’ll grow your career: We offer a supportive, agile environment where continuous learning is encouraged and your unique perspective is valued.
You’ll belong: Join a collaborative, respectful culture where diverse talents, backgrounds, and experiences are not only welcomed, they are essential to our success.
What we offer
Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space with modern equipment.
All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.
Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.
We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Why Vontobel?
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.
Do you want to be Vontobel?