Data Engineer - R&D Precision Medicine

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Data Engineer - R&D Precision Medicine
What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of an enterprise analytics and data mastering solution using Databricks and Power BI. This role requires expertise in both data architecture and analytics, with the ability to create scalable, reliable, and impactful enterprise solutions that research cohort-building and advanced research pipeline. The ideal candidate will have experience creating and surfacing large unified repositories of human data, based on integrations from multiple repositories and solutions, and be extraordinarily skilled with data analysis and profiling.

You will collaborate closely with key customers, product team members, and related IT teams, to design and implement data models, integrate data from various sources, and ensure best practices for data governance and security. The ideal candidate will have a good background in data warehousing, ETL, Databricks, Power BI, and enterprise data mastering.

• Design and build scalable enterprise analytics solutions using Databricks, Power BI, and other modern data tools.
• Leverage data virtualization, ETL, and semantic layers to balance need for unification, performance, and data transformation with goal to reduce data proliferation
• Break down features into work that aligns with the architectural direction runway
• Participate hands-on in pilots and proofs-of-concept for new patterns
• Create robust documentation from data analysis and profiling, and proposed designs and data logic
• Develop advanced sql queries to profile, and unify data
• Develop data processing code in sql, along with semantic views to prepare data for reporting
• Develop PowerBI Models and reporting packages
• Design robust data models, and processing layers, that support both analytical processing and operational reporting needs.
• Design and develop solutions based on best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within Databricks and Power BI environments.
• Ensure the integration of data systems with other enterprise applications, creating seamless data flows across platforms.
• Develop and maintain Power BI solutions, ensuring data models and reports are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with key customers to define data requirements, functional specifications, and project goals.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and methodologies to enhance the architecture and performance of data solutions.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The R&D Data Catalyst Team is responsible for building Data Searching, Cohort Building, and Knowledge Management tools that provide the Amgen scientific community with visibility to Amgen's wealth of human datasets, projects and study histories, and knowledge over various scientific findings. These solutions are pivotal tools in Amgen's goal to accelerate the speed of discovery, and speed to market of advanced precision medications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 1 to 3 years of Data Engineering experience OR

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of Data Engineering experience OR

• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Data Engineering experience

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with BI solutions (Preferable Power BI or Business Objects) including report development, dashboard creation, and optimization.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience building Change-data-capture (CDC) ETL pipelines, data warehouse design and build, and enterprise-level data management.

• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including data engineering, optimization, and analytics workloads.

• Deep understanding of Power BI, including model design, DAX, and Power Query.

• Proven experience designing and implementing data mastering solutions and data governance frameworks.

• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), data lakes, and data warehouses.

• Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data pipelines, and integration technologies.

• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Ability to assess business needs and design solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Exceptional hands-on capabilities with data profiling, data transformation, data mastering

• Success in mentoring and training team members

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions

• Experience with human data, ideally human healthcare data

• Familiarity with laboratory testing, patient data from clinical care, HL7, FHIR, and/or clinical trial data management

Professional Certifications:

• ITIL Foundation or other relevant certifications (preferred)

• SAFe Agile Practitioner (6.0)

• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI) or related certification.

• Databricks Certified Professional or similar certification.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Deep intellectual curiosity
• The highest degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation to varied audiences of complex technical/business topics
• Confidence technical leader
• Ability to work effectively with global, remote teams, specifically including using of tools and artifacts to assure clear and efficient collaboration across time zones
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills;
• Ability to learn quickly and retain and synthesize complex information from diverse sources

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.

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