Principal Data Engineer

Career Category

Information Systems

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

Role Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of our data strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of data engineering principles, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will architect and oversee the development of robust data platforms, while mentoring and guiding a team of data engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code.

- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.

- Design, develop, and implement robust data architectures and platforms to support business objectives.

- Oversee the development and optimization of data pipelines, and data integration solutions.

- Establish and maintain data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.

- Architect and manage cloud-based data solutions, leveraging AWS or other preferred platforms.

- Lead and motivate a high-performing data engineering team to deliver exceptional results.

- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex data-related challenges.

- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and explore opportunities for innovation.

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