Principal Platform Engineer – Azure Data & Analytics
GSK is one of the world’s foremost pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, and we are proud to be part of an industry that improves the lives of others. We embark on a significant transformation journey to support GSK in becoming a top-quartile data-enabled organization.
This is an exciting time to join GSK. We are embracing new data technologies to improve the development, manufacture, and distribution of GSK’s vital products to patients and consumers worldwide. You will be part of a team building a robust data and analytics ecosystem, allowing GSK to drive higher value by placing data at the core of its strategic and operational decisions.
This role is responsible for working in platform engineering teams to design and implement Azure cloud solutions for Data engineering and Advanced Analytics projects. He/ She will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize data analytics projects that can drive business growth and efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Leadership:
Work independently as a platform engineer to and lead design , development and evolution of Azure Cloud Platform operations related Data Analytics and AI Services.
Define and manage cloud infrastructure services through automation, CI/CD and best practices.
Troubleshoot data engineering related services like databricks pipelines, ADF, ADLS Datalakes and Azure cloud related issues
Architecture Review:
Communicate with stakeholders to understand requirements and propose cost effective and performant architecture design.
Present platform architecture, roadmap, plans, status, and risk to various stakeholders, including senior engineers.
Champion Devops best practices and ensure the data engineering teams follow all the recommended architecture guidelines while delivering data products
Platform Engineering:
Champion scalable and cost-effective data and advanced analytics platforms, evangelize best practices for building cutting-edge data and analytics ecosystem.
Work closely with senior engineers and various stakeholders to understand requirements, create roadmaps, keep track of key milestones, and take accountability for the delivery of new platforms developments.
Continuous improvement:
Develop and enable processes that allow for continuous improvement through structured feedback, error/variation detection, performance measurements, data security evaluations, and data quality measures.
Project Execution & Management:
Demonstrate a combination of business focus, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and programming knowledge to be able to quickly iterate through PoC in the discovery phase of the project to a enterprise scale production implementation of a GxP solution
Team Management:
Work with vendors and technology partners to select and implement new data solutions and provide operational support for data solutions already deployed.
Work with a team of data architects and data engineers that design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, data warehouses, and other data infrastructure.
Collaboration & communication:
Collaborate and work closely with executives, stakeholders and business teams to effectively communicate architecture strategy & clearly articulate the business value.
Qualifications for Principal Engineer – Data and Analytics
BS or MS in engineering, sciences, or equivalent relevant experience required.
Overall 12 to 14yrs of experience in IT
6+ years of experience in building and managing data and analytics applications is required
Demonstrated expertise on Azure, especially on data services like Databricks, ADF etc.
Proficiency in Python programming and Data engineering stacks
Suitable candidate be able to demonstrate strong experience in the following areas.
Technology Experience
Candidate must have strong experience in the following technology areas –
Azure Administration and Data Engineering –
Proficient and certified in Azure administration.
Proficient on modern Data engineering stack such as Data bricks, DBT, Delta Lake, Spark
Hands-on experience working with Azure Functions, logic apps,
Power BI, Power Apps, Azure Security controls.
Working knowledge of Devops pipelines using tools like GIT and Azure DevOps Pipelines
Good understanding of working with structured as well as unstructured data
Project Management & Communication Skills
Strong project management understanding with experience in executing projects using Agile delivery framework
Sound knowledge of project management tools such as ADO, Jira, MS Projects
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Programming Skills
Proficient in SQL and Python or Java programming languages
Proficient in implementing tools and systems using Kubernetes .
Proficiency in deploying and debugging applications on Linux OS
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to above listed skills, ideal candidate may have one or more of below qualifications -
Solution Architecture
Designing solution architecture and present & defend the architecture in multiple architecture review forums
Technology Consulting experience in Cloud and Data Domain
Strong problem solving and analytical skillset
Certifications:
Azure Data Engineer, Developer, Devops, Azure Solution Architect or equivalent certification preferred
Databricks/Data Engineering Certification (Good to have)
Compliance Knowledge:
Experience in working with Cloud Security Controls and DevSecOps best practices.
Good To Have:
Hands on experience on Spark, Synapse, Azure Data Factory, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Data Lakes, DWH, Big Data, Unity Catalog
Inclusion & Diversity at GSK:
At GSK, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and growth, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strive to create an atmosphere where all individual’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to their sex or gender, caste, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, physical and/or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic as per applicable law.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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