Associate Data Engineer

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Data Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role We are seeking a Associate Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions that drive business insights. You will work with large datasets, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and big data technologies to develop ETL pipelines, ensure data quality, and support data governance initiatives.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration solutions.
• Design and implement data models, data dictionaries, and documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and governance standard processes.
• Use Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark, SparkSQL), AWS, Redshift, for scalable data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Optimize data pipeline performance and explore new tools for efficiency.
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and infrastructure-as-code (CI/CD, version control, automated testing).

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Proficiency in SQL, data analysis tools, and data visualization.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Databricks, Apache Spark, AWS, Redshift ).
• Experience with ETL tools, workflow orchestration, and performance tuning for big data.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 3 years of experience OR Diploma and 4 to 7 years of experience in Computer science, IT or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and graph databases
• Experience with Python, SageMaker, and cloud data platforms.
• AWS Certified Data Engineer or Databricks certification preferred.

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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.