Sr. Associate, Platform Engineer

Job Description

Pfizer’s Chief Digital Office (CDO) leads the transformation of Pfizer into a digital powerhouse that will generate patient superior experiences which results in better health outcomes.

The Analytics Experience team, which is part of the Artificial Intelligence, Data and Advanced Analytics (AIDA) organization, is responsible for the creating a seamless experience for analytics experts to harness the potential of big data, machine learning, and interactive analytics through a unified platform across the enterprise – from scientific/clinical to commercial across all Pfizer geographies.

Part of the Analytics Experience team are a group of Platform Engineers who are responsible for managing components that form the enterprise analytics platform. The enterprise analytics platform will be the digital engine that brings together investments we have made into a unified experience for colleagues that take us to the next level of value creation.  It powers next generation insights by developing enterprise-grade data foundations, allowing data to flow horizontally, enabling a versatile analytics environment, and embedding insights into day-to-day work to create a digital, data-driven culture.

In this role, you will act as an engineer expert for the Data Science platform that serves a diverse group of colleagues – ranging from novice business analysts to expert data scientists – across the enterprise.  The role will require the ability to flex between technical engineering of the platform and hands on working knowledge creating data science applications as a user of the platform. 

You may have a software development background, or an engineering background or you were raised in a modern data analytics culture from the start of your career. You will have the ability to work with technology vendors, support resources, delivery partners, Pfizer stakeholders, and apply emerging and traditional technologies for analytics improvements in support of enterprise analytics platform strategy.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• With supervision, you will support the operations of multiple Dataiku DSS environments globally – and supporting self-service tenants.

• Resolve critical support issues with a high degree of technical complexity.

• Document knowledge in the form of incident notes, technical articles, and contributions to knowledge bases or forums within specific areas of expertise.

• Partner with User Success team to maintain key informational content, drive platform adoption, and champion a strong user community.

• Collaborate with engineering and support teams on platform lifecycle management.

• Develop and maintain operational run-books and training curricula for support teams.

• Directly engage and communicate with key business and technical stakeholders.

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in computer science, data science, /or an engineering/quantitative field. 

• At least 3 years of professional experience.

• Experience with engineering or technical role experience, ideally involving a complex and rapidly evolving software/product.

• Comfort working with and reading code.

• Grit when faced with technical issues - you don't rest until you understand what is happening and why things are not working.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with an aptitude for learning new technologies.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical individuals as needed.

• Some experience with Linux system administration experience.

• Hands-on experience with DevOps and information tools – e.g., JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Yammer, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kubernetes.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Some knowledge of data science / machine learning.

• Some knowledge of Java.

• Some experience working with at least one type of relational database and SQL.

• Some experience with python.

  
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform complex analysis and create and implement platform architecture.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: March 17, 2025

• Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business. This is not a remote role.

• Additional Location Information: Groton; Connecticut, Collegeville; Pennsylvania

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,900.00 to $151,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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