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Job DescriptionAbout the role:
The Data Engineer collaborates with a multidisciplinary Agile team to build high-quality data pipelines that drive analytic solutions. This role focuses on integrating and managing data to generate insights, enabling advanced data-driven decision-making capabilities.
How you will contribute:
* Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data architecture and pipelines that adhere to ETL principles and business goals
* Define data requirements, gather and mine large-scale structured and unstructured data, and validate data using various data tools in the Big Data Environment
* Support Data Scientists in data sourcing and preparation to visualize data and synthesize insights of commercial value
* Lead the evaluation, implementation, and deployment of emerging tools and processes for analytic data engineering to improve productivity
* Develop and deliver communication and education plans on analytic data engineering capabilities, standards, and processes
* Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives
* Mentor and coach other data and analytic professionals on data standards and practices
Skills and qualifications:
* Expert in designing and maintaining scalable data architectures, capable of handling complex data systems.
* Proficient in SQL and other data manipulation languages, with a strong ability to optimize and troubleshoot queries.
* Skilled in DevOps practices and continuous integration to enhance workflow efficiencies.
* Experienced in software development methodologies, contributing to both project and operational goals.
* Knowledgeable in data structures and algorithms, enhancing data processing and storage solutions.
* Familiar with distributed data technologies like Spark and Hadoop, capable of managing large-scale data operations.
* Efficient in system integration, ensuring seamless data flow and connectivity across platforms.
* Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, and C++, applying them effectively in data engineering tasks.
* Experienced in SQL database management, performance tuning, and complex query handling.
* Skilled in cloud platform deployment and tools like Kubernetes, optimizing cloud-based data solutions.
* Capable of performing advanced troubleshooting and guiding others through complex problem-solving processes.
* Advanced in PL/SQL and MongoDB, providing guidance and advice on complex database programming and optimization.
R&D domain knowledge in clinical and product engineering data, data engineering and ETL, cloud and application architecture, computerized system validation (CSV), SDLC and release management, operational support of R&D digital platforms
As an experienced professional, you specialize in solving various complex problems, sometimes referring to established precedents and policies. Your work involves analyzing diverse data and selecting appropriate methods for solutions, while networking with senior professionals in your field. You possess a complete understanding of principles, concepts, and industry practices, exerting some influence on organizational objectives. You often work independently under general direction, occasionally leading small project teams, and may represent the organization in contractual or project matters, interacting with senior internal and external personnel. You might also participate in training junior staff.
LocationsIND - Bengaluru - Research and DevelopmentWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Expertise designing and maintaining scalable data architectures for complex data systems
- Proficiency in SQL and data manipulation languages, including query optimization and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration
- Experience with software development methodologies
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Familiarity with Spark and Hadoop
- Experience with system integration and data connectivity
- Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, and C++
- Experience with SQL database management, performance tuning, and complex queries
- Experience with cloud platform deployment and Kubernetes
- Advanced troubleshooting and complex problem-solving ability
- Advanced PL/SQL and MongoDB knowledge
- Knowledge of clinical and product engineering data in R&D environments
- Knowledge of data engineering, ETL, cloud and application architecture
- Knowledge of computerized system validation, SDLC, and release management
- Experience with operational support of R&D digital platforms
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting, plus an additional annual contribution that increases with age and service. These features are positioned as a notable strength in the U.S. offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports span extended paid bonding leave alongside fertility, adoption, surrogacy, childcare, and caregiver resources. The scope of these programs is broad and prominent within the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans PPO and HSA-enabled options with prescription, dental, and vision, complemented by mental-health support and a 24/7 EAP. The breadth of coverage and wellness resources is a recurring highlight.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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