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Amgen · 8 hours ago

Data Engineer

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company focused on serving patients with serious illnesses. In this role, you will build and optimize data infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data pipelines that support data-driven decision making.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain back-end API using python, fastapi frameworks on Databricks platforms
Managing and maintaining the API in MuleSoft 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

Qualification

SQLPythonDataWeaveAWSApache SparkApache AirflowData modelingPerformance tuningAnalytical skillsCommunicationTeam-orientedProblem-solving

Required

Master's degree
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Bachelor's degree and 2 years of data engineering experience
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Associate's degree and 6 years of data engineering experience
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High school diploma / GED and 8 years of data engineering experience
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 DataWeave to access and transform data across various formats (JSON, XML, CSV, etc.)
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

Preferred

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
Experienced with Java technology
AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred
Databricks Certificate preferred
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

Benefits

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 where possible.

Company

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.

H1B Sponsorship

Amgen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (429)
2024 (485)
2023 (485)
2022 (540)
2021 (460)
2020 (444)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$28.5B
2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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