What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Data Engineer position at J&J Family of Companies?
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Lead Data Engineer, Data Solutions, Technology Services. The role is based out of Raritan, NJ with flexibility required to work with various stakeholders across multiple sites in NJ.
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The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for the technical design and implementation of Data and Analytics solutions across multiple business areas within Johnson & Johnson. You will work closely with Business Technology partners and various Technology Services departments to drive innovative data products for end users, such as Data Scientists, Data Analysts and Business Stakeholders. Additionally, you will shape overall solution architecture, lead technical delivery, and ensure standard methodologies are followed to optimize shared business outcomes.
Responsibilities :
Collaborate with Business Technology partners to understand existing solutions / products, business needs and priorities.
Shape solution design in alignment with overall business strategy and Technology Service’s roadmap.
Design, develop and deliver scalable data pipelines that process large datasets for business intelligence, data science and more.
Optimize data solutions and infrastructure for improved performance, reliability, and cost savings.
Act as a consultant to other teams, challenge the status quo, market the team’s products, and provide technical leadership in the Data Solutions space.
Understand and articulate the benefits of reusable patterns and products developed by the team to potential adopters.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data engineering and analytics to provide recommendations to stakeholders
Qualifications
Education
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; focus in Computer Science, Information Technology or other technical related field is a plus.
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required
Inquisitive — Curious about learning new technologies and approaches
Driven — Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop innovative solutions
Good communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating with clients and team members.
Hands On – Technical experience building data pipelines and managing Cloud environments
Required Skills
Data Engineering (Python, PySpark, SQL, etc.)
Data Platforms (Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, etc.)
Cloud Engineering (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.)
Desired Skills
Generative AI (Prompt Engineering, RAG, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, etc.)
Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Agile Processes (Scrum, Kanban)
DevOps / CI-CD / MLOps
This position is based out of Raritan, NJ with up to 10% travel may be required.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
