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Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Employer: Janssen Research & Development LLC
Job Title: Lead, Data Platform Engineer
Job Code: A011.10409
Job Location: Raritan, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $132,000 - $150,000
Job Duties: Design, build, and maintain scalable data platform technologies that support all of the capabilities powering our AI, machine learning, GenAI, and data science teams’ work. Work as a critical technical leader on our data platform team to design, develop, and operate an end-to-end data platform that drives pharmaceutical research & development across our business. Innovate and shape our platform strategy and innovation with our business to enable new areas of science within our research & development group. Work with Data Product Owners to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Snowflake or Databricks, Airflow, DBT, and Streamsets. Collaborate with data product owners, data scientists, analysts, and other partners to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data platforms and solutions. Implement data integration, transformation, and validation processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency. Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability. Monitor and solve data pipeline issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Lead, Data Platform Engineer-related occupation.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 5/26/2026.
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Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
- This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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