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[Associate Data Engineer] What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will design, build and maintain data lake solutions for scientific data that drive business decisions for Research. You will build scalable and high-performance data engineering solutions for large scientific datasets and collaborate with Research stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, demonstrates strong technical skills, has experience with big data technologies, and understands data architecture and ETL processes Design, develop, and implement data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration solutions Contribute to data pipeline projects from inception to deployment, manage scope, timelines, and risks Contribute to data models for biopharma scientific data, data dictionaries, and other documentation to ensure data accuracy and consistency Optimize large datasets for query performance Collaborate with global cross-functional teams including research scientists to understand data requirements and design solutions that meet business needs Implement data security and privacy measures to protect sensitive data Leverage cloud platforms (AWS preferred) to build scalable and efficient data solutions Collaborate with Data Architects, Business SMEs, Software Engineers and Data Scientists to design and develop end-to-end data pipelines to meet fast paced business needs across geographic regions Identify and resolve data-related challenges Adhere to best practices for coding, testing, and designing reusable code/component Explore new tools and technologies that will help to improve ETL platform performance Participate in sprint planning meetings and provide estimations on technical implementation Maintain documentation of processes, systems, and solutions What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR Diploma and 4 to 7 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in implementing and supporting biopharma scientific research data analytics (software platforms) Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills: Proficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering, test automation frameworks (pytest), and scripting tasks Hands on experience with big data technologies and platforms, such as Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark, SparkSQL), workflow orchestration, performance tuning on big data processing Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with large, complex datasets Good-to-Have Skills: A passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery with technology and data Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration concepts Strong experience using RDBMS (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, SQL server, PostgreSQL) Knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS preferred) Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Dash, Plotly, Spotfire) Experience with diagramming and collaboration tools such as Miro, Lucidchart or similar tools for process mapping and brainstorming Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation in Confluence Professional Certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional preferred Soft Skills: Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting Demonstrated presentation skills What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
