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COMPANY: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
LOCATION: 168 Third Ave., Waltham, MA 02451
TITLE: Scientist III, Data Engineer
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
DUTIES: Develop scalable data pipelines and build out new API integrations to support continuing increases in data volume and complexity.
Own and deliver Projects and Enhancements associated with Data platform solutions.
Develop solutions using PySpark/EMR, SQL and databases, AWS Athena, S3, Redshift, AWS APIT Gateway, Lambda, Glue, and other Data Engineering technologies.
Write Complex Queries and edit them as required for implementing ETL/Data solutions.
Implement solutions using AWS and other cloud platform tools, including GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Jira, and Confluence.
Follow agile development methodologies to deliver solutions and product features by following DevOps, Data Ops, and Dev Sec Ops practices.
Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
Travel: Up to 5% travel required (domestic and international). Can work remotely or telecommute.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM Education Requirement: Master’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Technology Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study. MINIMUM Experience Requirement: 3 years of experience as a Data Developer, Data Engineer, or related occupation. Alternative Education and Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Technology Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study plus 5 years of experience as a Data Developer, Data Engineer, or related occupation. Required knowledge or experience with: Full life cycle implementation in AWS using PySpark/EMR, Athena, S3, Redshift, AWS API Gateway, Lambda, and Glue; Agile development methodologies following DevOps, Data Ops, and Dev Sec Ops practices; ETL Pipelines, GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence; Informatica, Databricks, & AWS Glue; Data Lake using AWS Databricks, Apache Spark, & Python; Data visualization tools like PowerBI and Tableau; Data modeling and optimization for OLAP/OLTP systems with Star/Snowflake schemas; Strong knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning in Redshift, Snowflake, or Oracle; Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data workflows using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline; Data governance, cataloging, and lineage using tools such as AWS Glue Data Catalog, Collibra, or Alation; Implementing data security, encryption, IAM policies, and compliance regulatory frameworks; Batch and real-time streaming pipelines using Kafka and Spark Streaming; Managing data governance, access control, and lineage using Databricks Unity Catalog for secure enterprise data sharing; Implementing Delta Lake architecture for ACID transactions, schema enforcement, and scalable data pipelines; Optimizing Delta Live Tables for automated ETL orchestration and reliable data delivery; Ensuring high availability and SLA-driven production support with proactive monitoring, incident management, and root cause analysis; Collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate scientific, laboratory, and business requirements into scalable data solutions.
Salary: $161803 to $186000 per year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Scientist III, Data Sciences based in Massachusetts is $161,803.00–$186,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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