Senior Automation Engineer | Senior Automation Engineer, 80-100 %
Stadt Zurich
Job Summary
Join the IT and Technology department as a Senior Automation Engineer, driving the digitalization and future-oriented development of clinical, administrative, and IT processes within a major Zurich hospital. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of automation and AI-supported solutions, from development and optimization to operation and maintenance. A key part of the role involves analyzing existing systems, identifying improvement opportunities, and efficiently integrating new technologies while ensuring strict adherence to quality, security, and data protection standards. Collaboration is crucial, as you will work interdisciplinary with various departments and coordinate external partners on hospital-wide digitalization and AI initiatives. This senior role requires a university degree in Computer Science or a related field, coupled with extensive experience in automation projects and expertise in development languages. The position offers flexible working models and attractive benefits provided by the City of Zurich.
Required Skills
Education
Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in automation projects, ideally at a Senior level
- Profound knowledge in software development or scripting languages
- Practical experience in frontend development
Languages
Additional
- Must possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a structured and independent working style. Cloud and data platform certifications are considered a strong advantage. Workload is 80-100%.