What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Data Engineer position at Amgen?
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Principal Data Engineer
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will 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, using AWS or other preferred platforms.
- Lead and motivate a hard-working 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.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The data engineer professional we seek is a critical thinker with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications :
Doctorate degree and 2 years of software development or data engineering experience
Masters degree and 4 years of software development or data engineering experience
Bachelors degree and 6 years of software development or data engineering experience
Associates degree and 10 years of software development or data engineering experience
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of software development or data engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Must-Have Skills :
Good-to-Have Skills :
Soft 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, well support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work / life balance, and career development opportunities that may include :
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
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.
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