Data Engineer
Data Engineer
US - Florida - Tampa Apply NowJoin 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.
Data Engineer
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will build and optimize our data infrastructure. As a key contributor, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data pipelines that efficiently extract, transform, and load data into our AWS-based data lake and data warehouse. Your expertise will be instrumental in empowering data-driven decision making through advanced analytics and predictive modeling.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Building and optimizing data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes on the AWS and Databricks platforms.
Managing and maintaining the AWS and Databricks environments.
Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency through rigorous quality checks and monitoring.
Maintain system uptime and optimal performance
Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Exploring and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance ETL platform performance.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of computer science or engineering experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 6 years of computer science or engineering experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of computer science or engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills :
Proficient in SQL for extracting, transforming, and analyzing complex datasets from both relational and columnar data stores. Proven ability to optimize query performance on big data platforms.
Proficient in leveraging Python, PySpark, and Airflow to build scalable and efficient data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Experienced with SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models
Experienced with data modeling and performance tuning for both OLAP and OLTP databases
Experienced with Apache Spark, Apache Airflow
Experienced with software engineering best-practices, including but not limited to version control (Git, Subversion, etc.), CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven etc.), automated unit testing, and Dev Ops
Experienced with AWS, GCP or Azure cloud services
Professional Certifications:
AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred
Databricks Certificate preferred
Soft Skills:
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
What you can expect from 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.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
