Sr 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 Senior Data Engineer to drive the development and implementation of our data strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise and data-driven problem-solving skills. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimizing our data pipelines and platforms while mentoring junior engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration solutions.

- Take ownership of data pipeline projects from inception to deployment, managing scope, timelines, and risks.

- Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and monitoring.

- Leverage cloud platforms (AWS preferred) to build scalable and efficient data solutions.

- Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.

- Identify and resolve complex data-related challenges.

- Adhere to data engineering best practices and standards.

- Stay up to date with the latest data technologies and trends.

Must-Have Skills:

- Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and the ability to architect cost-effective and scalable data solutions.

- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL. Handon experience with bid data ETL performance tuning.