IT & Computing

Entwickler/in digitales Business EFZ

You digitise business processes and develop innovative solutions for companies

Entwickler/in digitales Business EFZ

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

You analyse business models, coordinate digital projects and develop new software solutions together with teams.

As a Developer in Digital Business, you shape the digital future of companies. You analyse existing processes, collect user data and develop innovative digital tools together with experts. You coordinate projects, present results and ensure smooth implementation. Your focus is on optimising processes and improving the customer experience.

FieldIT & Computing
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryIT: Informatics & Mediamatics
Swissdoc 0.561.53.0

02 · Salary

What you can earn

No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Entwickler/in digitales Business EFZ.

Salary by experience

40k60k80k80k93k89k30k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 80'000
3-5 yrsCHF 92'650
6-8 yrsCHF 88'680
21+ yrsCHF 30'000

Salary trend

+5% over decade
60k80k90k57k94k2017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2017-2019CHF 90'000
2020-2022CHF 57'250
2023-2025CHF 94'080

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

  • 🎓 Entwickler/in digitales Business EFZ
  • 4 Jahre

Official education path

The training is a four-year vocational foundation course with a focus on digital business processes.

Typical training path

Entwickler/in digitales Business EFZ

Curriculum

  • Begleiten von Projekten
  • Darstellen, Automatisieren und Optimieren von Geschäftsprozessen
  • Analysieren von Daten
  • Kommunizieren von Ergebnissen
  • Einführen von Lösungen im digitalen Umfeld

Prerequisites

  • obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen

Requirements

  • Kommunikationsfähigkeit
  • technisches Verständnis
  • abstrakt-logisches Denken
  • Organisationsfähigkeit
  • Teamfähigkeit
  1. 1Begleiten von Projekten
  2. 2Darstellen, Automatisieren und Optimieren von Geschäftsprozessen
  3. 3Analysieren von Daten
  4. 4Kommunizieren von Ergebnissen
  5. 5Einführen von Lösungen im digitalen Umfeld

Where this can lead

Career changers can enter via related bachelor programmes at universities of applied sciences, though admission requirements vary by institution.

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Communication skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Abstract-logical thinking
  • Organisational skills
  • Teamwork skills

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You sit at your computer and check with the team how an existing booking process can be simplified digitally. You analyse user data, sketch initial solutions and discuss them in the next workshop.

  • You analyse business models and check the company's existing revenue streams.
  • You collect and analyse user data to understand typical workflows.
  • You create visual diagrams and present your analysis results in meetings.
  • You coordinate tasks between developers, technicians and process experts.
  • You create training materials and guides so users can operate the new tools safely.
  • You check project progress and document the implementation of digital solutions.
  • You evaluate the success of your proposals and initiate improvements if needed.

Working conditions

You work in companies and organisations that are driving their digital transformation. This includes banks, telecom providers, the public sector and industrial companies.

Strengths

  • Communication skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Abstract-logical thinking
  • Organisational skills
  • Teamwork skills

Trade-offs

  • Continuous training
  • Project responsibility
  • Changing tasks
  • Client communication

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