Senior Data Platform Engineer

The Role:

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines.

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing Moderna’s data platform capabilities, enabling scalable, secure, and governed data access across the organization.
You will operate at the intersection of platform engineering and data architecture, shaping the systems that empower data scientists and domain teams.
This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies while contributing to a platform that accelerates innovation, including the adoption of Generative AI-driven data solutions.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and scale robust data services on AWS using technologies such as Glue, Redshift, Iceberg, Lambda, EMR, Step Functions, and Apache Airflow

• Build and enhance platform capabilities including self-service data ingestion APIs, metadata governance frameworks, and secure data sharing patterns

• Develop infrastructure-as-code modules and support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure reliable deployments

• Contribute to architectural design discussions, shaping technical decisions and ensuring alignment with Moderna’s broader data platform strategy

• Partner closely with Product Managers to gather data requirements, understand business priorities, and translate them into scalable technical specifications

• Collaborate with data scientists and domain engineers to enable governed, self-service data management capabilities across the enterprise

• Perform code reviews, uphold engineering best practices, and contribute to documentation and team knowledge-sharing initiatives

• Drive platform maturity by continuously improving scalability, reliability, and usability of data platform services

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• “We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”

• “We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.”

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 5–8 years of experience in software or data engineering, preferably in cloud environments.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and tools like dbt or Apache Spark.

• Experience with AWS data stack (e.g., Glue Catalog, IAM, S3).

• Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and IaC tools like Pulumi or Terraform.

• Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows to ingest data from multiple sources (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured).

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Exposure to data Lakehouse and data mesh architectures.

• Familiarity with data privacy and access control implementations (OAuth, RBAC).

• Experience with AI/ML integration or supporting MLOps workflows.

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected]. 

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