Senior Data Engineer

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 300 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

Senior Data Engineer

LIVE

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive the development and implementation of our data strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise and data-driven problem-solving skills.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimizing our data pipelines and platforms while mentoring junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration solutions
- Take ownership of data pipeline projects from inception to deployment, managing scope, timelines, and risks
- Lead and mentor junior team members to deliver on the needs of the business
- Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous testing and monitoring
- Leverage cloud platforms (AWS preferred) to build scalable and efficient data solutions
- Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements
- Identify and resolve complex data-related challenges
- Adhere to data engineering best practices and standards
- Stay up-to-date with the latest data technologies and trends

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Our ideal candidate:

- Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and the ability to architect cost-effective and scalable data solutions
- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL. Hands-on experience with big data ETL performance tuning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams in English

- Experienced with data modeling and performance tuning for both OLAP and OLTP databases
- Experienced working with Apache Spark, Apache Airflow
- Experienced with software engineering best-practices,

- Experienced with AWS, GCP or Azure cloud services

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar
- AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred
- Databricks Certificate preferred

THRIVE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

- Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act
- Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits
- Flexible work arrangements

APPLY NOW FOR A CAREER THAT DEFIES IMAGINATION

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process, and during employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.