Principal Data Platform Architect

Career Category Information Systems Job Description 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. Principal Data Platform Architect What you will do Implement and handle cloud data platform and technical road maps of the platform that align with the Amgen Data strategy on AWS cloud Be responsible for delivery and support of Enterprise Data Fabric platform on AWS and Databricks architecture Design, develop, test, implement, and support of enterprise shared components using technologies like Python / Angular / AWS and Spark Work with different project and application groups to drive growth of the Enterprise Data Fabric using effective written/verbal communication skills, and lead demos at different roadmap sessions Overall management of the Enterprise Data Fabric on AWS environment to ensure that the service delivery is cost effective and business SLAs around uptime, performance and capacity are met Help define guidelines, standards, strategies, security policies and change management policies to support the Enterprise Data Fabric platform. Research and evaluate technical solutions in Data Management Technologies, Data Discovery, Data integration and analytical tools with a focus on enterprise deployment capabilities like security, scalability, reliability, maintainability, etc. Advice and support Application teams (product managers, architects, business analysts, and developers) on tools, technology, and methodology related to the design and development of applications that large data volume and variety of data types Maintain knowledge of market trends and developments in cloud data related tools, analytics software, and related and emerging technologies AI/ML User interaction and requirements gathering from internal customers and consulting them on standard processes to effectively use cloud data platforms as a data and computing resource; providing management best recommendations and follow on solutions to support programming maintenance and growth to achieve strategic and operational goals Work as part of team in a SAFe Agile/Scrum model What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek should have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in computer science or engineering field and 8 to 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field and 10 to 14 years of relevant experience OR Diploma and 14 to 18 years of computer science and engineering preferred, other Engineering field experience will be considered 5+ years of experience working on Cloud Data platforms and Application development. 5+ years of experience in leading enterprise scale data and analytics solutions development. Hands on development experience with Databricks Showed strength in using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data engineering solutions. Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and cost optimization strategies. Experience using Databricks, Snowflake, Python, PowerBI, Tableau. Expertise in Python, Java/J2EE - preferably full stack development experience Proven ability to lead and develop hard-working data platform engineering teams. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to address sophisticated data challenges. Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to effectively present information for all levels, and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with platform and shared service models Experience working with Apache Spark, Apache Airflow Experience working with agile development methodologies such as Scaled Agile. 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. SAFe for Teams certification (preferred) Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and solve skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English) in translating technology content into business-language at different levels Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong time and task leadership skills to estimate and successfully meet project timeline with ability to bring consistency and quality assurance across various projects. 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 for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com 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 committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen