Sr Manager Data Engineer

Overview

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Amgen's data strategy as a Sr Manager Data Engineer, architecting data platforms and mentoring a team of data engineers.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate strong rapid prototyping skills and quickly translate concepts into working code.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
• Design, develop, and implement robust data architectures and platforms to support business objectives.
• Oversee the development and optimization of data pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Establish and maintain data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Architect and manage cloud-based data solutions, leveraging AWS or other preferred platforms.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing data engineering team to deliver exceptional results.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex data-related challenges.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and explore opportunities for innovation.

What you'll need

• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and cost optimization strategies.
• Proficient on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL.
• Hands-on experience with big data ETL performance tuning.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing data engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to address complex data challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering preferred; other Engineering field is considered, with Master's degree and 11+ years' experience, or Bachelor's degree and 12+ years' experience.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Experienced with data modeling and performance tuning for both OLAP and OLTP databases.
• Experienced with Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
• Experienced with software engineering best practices, including version control (Git, Subversion, etc.), CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven etc.), automated unit testing, and DevOps.
• Experienced with AWS, GCP or Azure cloud services.
• AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred.
• Databricks Certificate preferred.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.