Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Zurich earns a median of CHF 91k a year ($100k gross). Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Data / ETL QA Engineer role based here.
Data / ETL QA Engineer roles near Zurich
No Data / ETL QA Engineer listing is based in Zurich today, so these are the nearest in Switzerland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Test Automation Specialist - Data Testing 100%
BigData Test Automation Specialist
Junior ETL Tester
ETL Tester
Senior ETL Tester
Lead ETL Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Data / ETL QA Engineer pay by level in Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 83k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 57k | CHF 69k | CHF 84k | $78k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 74k | CHF 91k | CHF 110k | $100k | |
| Senior | CHF 96k | CHF 120k | CHF 140k | $130k | |
| Lead | CHF 120k | CHF 140k | CHF 180k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Data / ETL QA Engineer salary page for Zurich.
What a Data / ETL QA Engineer does in Zurich
Validates pipelines, warehouses and reports so the numbers can be trusted.
- Validate source-to-target mappings and transformation rules
- Write SQL checks for completeness, uniqueness and drift
- Automate data-quality tests in the pipeline
- Test BI dashboards against warehouse truth
- Investigate and document data defects
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Zurich is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs in other Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 87k | Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs |
| Basel | CHF 84k | Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs |
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Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs in Zurich: FAQ
How much does a Data / ETL QA Engineer earn in Zurich?
A mid-level Data / ETL QA Engineer in Zurich earns a median of CHF 91k a year ($100k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 74k to CHF 110k. Junior pay starts near CHF 69k, senior pay is CHF 120k and leads reach CHF 140k.
Are there Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs in Zurich?
Yes: 1 open Data / ETL QA Engineer role is based in Zurich right now, 0 of them remote, and 2 in Switzerland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Data / ETL QA Engineer pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 83k, so Zurich is above it.
What skills do Data / ETL QA Engineer jobs in Zurich ask for?
Validates pipelines, warehouses and reports so the numbers can be trusted. Typical requirements: Advanced SQL, Python, ETL / ELT tools, Data modelling, dbt / Great Expectations. The tools named most often are Postman, Jira, Docker, Jenkins.
Can a Data / ETL QA Engineer work with US or European teams from Zurich?
Zurich is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Data / ETL QA Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Data / ETL QA Engineer job in Zurich with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.