Take ownership of data pipeline projects from inception to deployment, manage scope, timelines, and risks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design solutions that meet business needs
Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and other documentation to ensure data accuracy and consistency
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, and Data Scientists to design and develop end-to-end data pipelines to meet fast paced business needs across geographic regions
Identify and resolve complex 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
Collaborate and communicate effectively with product teams
Basic Qualifications and Experience
Master’s /Bachelor’s degree with 9-12 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field
Functional Skills
Must-Have Skills
Hands on experience with big data technologies and platforms, such as Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark, SparkSQL), workflow orchestration, performance tuning on big data processing
Hands on experience with various Python/R packages for data analysis, feature engineering and machine learning model training
Proficiency in data analysis tools (eg. SQL) and experience with data visualization tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with large, complex datasets
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Delta Lake, DataFrames, broadcast join
Good-to-Have Skills
Experience with ETL tools such as Apache Spark, and various Python packages related to data processing, machine learning model development
Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration concepts
Knowledge of Python/R, Databricks, SageMaker, cloud data platforms
Experience with Clinical Development domain.
Professional Certifications
Certified Data Engineer / Data Analyst (preferred on Databricks or cloud environments)
Machine Learning Certification (preferred on Databricks or Cloud environments)
SAFe for Teams certification (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
Shift Information
This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 an accommodation.
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