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Sr Mgr Data Engineer - Amgen
Data Engineer
Senior Manager of Data Engineering leading end‑to‑end data pipeline development using Python, SQL, AWS, and Spark to support oncology and rare disease analytics.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a cross‑functional team in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver high‑quality data for research and clinical decision support.
- Architect and optimize data workflows on AWS, leveraging services such as S3, Redshift, Glue, and EMR to ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Drive adoption of best practices in data quality, governance, and security, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Collaborate with data scientists, bioinformaticians, and product managers to translate analytical requirements into robust, production‑ready solutions.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience building large‑scale ETL pipelines on AWS.
- Hands‑on expertise with Apache Spark, Hadoop, and related big data technologies.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non‑technical domains.
Skills
pythonsqlawsapache spark