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Projects & Change
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Event-Driven System Engineer (Apache Flink, Kafka + AI)
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableEvent-Driven System Engineer – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) This role is 100% on-site in Geneva. No remote access, no exceptions. If that works for you, read on. A leading bank in Geneva is scaling up its real-time data infrastructure to support AI workloads, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). They’re looking for an engineer who knows how to build and run high-throughput streaming systems that don’t buckle under pressure. What you’ll do: Design and build large-scale streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, and Beam Handle real-time data transformation and processing Integrate streams with the bank’s lakehouse architecture Monitor and fine-tune pipeline performance Work closely with AI teams to support real-time RAG use cases What you bring: 5+ years in streaming/data architecture Deep hands-on with Kafka, Flink, and event-driven systems Strong programming in Java, Python, or Scala Understanding of event-driven design Experience with cloud-based streaming tools The deal: 12-month contract, extension is possible Start ASAP Fully on-site in Geneva, banking sector
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DevOps / Platform Engineer
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableDevOps / Platform Engineer – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) No remote. No hybrid. This role is 100% on-site in Geneva, 5 days a week. The systems you'll work on aren't accessible remotely, so this one's for engineers who prefer being close to the metal. A major bank is rebuilding its data and AI platform. And they need a DevOps/Platform Engineer to make sure it runs reliably, scales properly, and doesn’t fall over under pressure. What you’ll do: Automate deployment of all platform components Set up full monitoring, alerting, and logging across the stack Manage cloud infrastructure, with an eye on costs and stability Ensure high availability and disaster recovery are real, not just theoretical Support CI/CD pipelines for data and AI workloads What you bring: Experience in DevOps or platform engineering Solid hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP Proficient in Terraform and/or Ansible Strong with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog The deal: 12-month contract, likely renewal Start: ASAP On-site in Geneva, banking environment If you're a DevOps engineer who likes solving infrastructure problems properly, and you're OK working on-site. This could be a strong fit. Let’s talk.
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Digital Platform Specialist (Apache Iceberg, Spark, Flink, Kafka)
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableDigital Platform Specialist – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) Banking sector. High complexity. This role is 5 days a week on-site in Geneva. No remote. No hybrid. Before you scroll away, that’s not because they don’t trust people to work from home. It’s because the systems you’ll be working with can’t be accessed remotely. Still here? Good. You’re probably the kind of person who values hands-on access to critical infrastructure and isn’t fazed by a high-stakes, high-impact environment. This could be your thing. You'll be doing things like: Designing and maintaining the entire data lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg, Spark, Flink. Managing real-time and batch data pipelines via Apache NiFi and Kafka. Setting up SingleStore for high-performance querying. Automating platform deployments with CI/CD pipelines. Making sure data governance, quality, and security aren't just buzzwords. Enabling self-service for internal data consumers, so they don’t ping you every time they need a dashboard. Tech stack you should be fluent in: Apache Spark, Kafka, NiFi, Flink, Iceberg, SingleStore Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP. They're not picky, but you should be cloud-comfortable Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Infra as Code: Terraform or CloudFormation Programming: Python, Java, or Scala (doesn’t matter which, just don’t fear code) SQL and data modelling. You're expected to know your way around a schema The contract: 12 months to start, with potential for renewal Start as soon as you can Based on-site in Geneva If you think you fit what we are looking for, please call me +44 (0)20 3763 9533, or apply to book an initial discussion.
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Event-Driven System Engineer (Apache Flink, Kafka + AI)
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableEvent-Driven System Engineer – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) This role is 100% on-site in Geneva. No remote access, no exceptions. If that works for you, read on. A leading bank in Geneva is scaling up its real-time data infrastructure to support AI workloads, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). They’re looking for an engineer who knows how to build and run high-throughput streaming systems that don’t buckle under pressure. What you’ll do: Design and build large-scale streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, and Beam Handle real-time data transformation and processing Integrate streams with the bank’s lakehouse architecture Monitor and fine-tune pipeline performance Work closely with AI teams to support real-time RAG use cases What you bring: 5+ years in streaming/data architecture Deep hands-on with Kafka, Flink, and event-driven systems Strong programming in Java, Python, or Scala Understanding of event-driven design Experience with cloud-based streaming tools The deal: 12-month contract, extension is possible Start ASAP Fully on-site in Geneva, banking sector
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DevOps / Platform Engineer
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableDevOps / Platform Engineer – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) No remote. No hybrid. This role is 100% on-site in Geneva, 5 days a week. The systems you'll work on aren't accessible remotely, so this one's for engineers who prefer being close to the metal. A major bank is rebuilding its data and AI platform. And they need a DevOps/Platform Engineer to make sure it runs reliably, scales properly, and doesn’t fall over under pressure. What you’ll do: Automate deployment of all platform components Set up full monitoring, alerting, and logging across the stack Manage cloud infrastructure, with an eye on costs and stability Ensure high availability and disaster recovery are real, not just theoretical Support CI/CD pipelines for data and AI workloads What you bring: Experience in DevOps or platform engineering Solid hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP Proficient in Terraform and/or Ansible Strong with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog The deal: 12-month contract, likely renewal Start: ASAP On-site in Geneva, banking environment If you're a DevOps engineer who likes solving infrastructure problems properly, and you're OK working on-site. This could be a strong fit. Let’s talk.
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Digital Platform Specialist (Apache Iceberg, Spark, Flink, Kafka)
GenevaContractTBC - negotiableDigital Platform Specialist – Geneva (On-site | 12-month contract) Banking sector. High complexity. This role is 5 days a week on-site in Geneva. No remote. No hybrid. Before you scroll away, that’s not because they don’t trust people to work from home. It’s because the systems you’ll be working with can’t be accessed remotely. Still here? Good. You’re probably the kind of person who values hands-on access to critical infrastructure and isn’t fazed by a high-stakes, high-impact environment. This could be your thing. You'll be doing things like: Designing and maintaining the entire data lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg, Spark, Flink. Managing real-time and batch data pipelines via Apache NiFi and Kafka. Setting up SingleStore for high-performance querying. Automating platform deployments with CI/CD pipelines. Making sure data governance, quality, and security aren't just buzzwords. Enabling self-service for internal data consumers, so they don’t ping you every time they need a dashboard. Tech stack you should be fluent in: Apache Spark, Kafka, NiFi, Flink, Iceberg, SingleStore Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP. They're not picky, but you should be cloud-comfortable Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Infra as Code: Terraform or CloudFormation Programming: Python, Java, or Scala (doesn’t matter which, just don’t fear code) SQL and data modelling. You're expected to know your way around a schema The contract: 12 months to start, with potential for renewal Start as soon as you can Based on-site in Geneva If you think you fit what we are looking for, please call me +44 (0)20 3763 9533, or apply to book an initial discussion.
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I was introduced to Grant shortly before I arrived in the UK.What a remarkable individual. Incredibly generous with his time and advice about the industry which he understands so well. I'm not at all surprised at the level of success he has achieved by establishing Skillfinder International.
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My team has been cooperating with Skillfinder International for last couple of years. Skillfinder is always ready to provide a solution for our resourcing needs across our locations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic) for both contractor and internal hiring. Skillfinder helped us to onboard various roles, including the ones with niche skills such as OpenEdge developer or Data governance expertise.
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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Founded in 2003, Skillfinder International has built a reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions in financial services, banking tech, and other regulated markets.
We’re not generalists. We specialise in the roles others struggle to fill, in the markets where precision matters, and in the challenges that don’t allow for hiring mistakes.
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What sets us apart? A global network, deep sector knowledge, and a consultant team that knows how to move fast without cutting corners. We match business-critical roles with people who deliver, not just tick boxes.

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