ROLE SUMMARY

At Pfizer we make medicines and vaccines that change patients' lives with a global reach of over 1.1 billion patients. Pfizer Digital is the organization charged with winning the digital race in the pharmaceutical industry. We apply our expertise in technology, innovation, and our business to support Pfizer in this mission.

Our team, the GSES Team, is passionate about using software and data to improve manufacturing processes.  We partner with other Pfizer teams focused on:

Manufacturing throughput efficiency and increased manufacturing yieldReduction of end-to-end cycle time and increase of percent release attainmentIncreased quality control lab throughput and more timely closure of quality assurance investigationsIncreased manufacturing yield of vaccinesMore cost-effective network planning decisions and lowered inventory costs

In the Senior Associate, Integration Engineer role, you will help implement data capabilities within the team to enable advanced, innovative, and scalable database services and data platforms.  You will utilize modern Data Engineering principles and techniques to help the team better deliver value in the form of AI, analytics, business intelligence, and operational insights.  You will be on a team responsible for executing on technical strategies, designing architecture, and developing solutions to enable the Digital Manufacturing organization to deliver value to our partners across Pfizer.

Most of all, you’ll use your passion for data to help us deliver real value to our global network of manufacturing facilities, changing patient lives for the better!

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Associate, Integration Engineer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain Database Service CataloguesBuild, maintain and optimize data pipelinesSupport cross-functional teams with data related tasksTroubleshoot data-related issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions in a timely mannerAutomate builds and deployments of database environmentsSupport development teams in database related troubleshooting and optimizationDocument technical specifications, data flows, system architectures and installation instructions for the provided servicesCollaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutionsParticipate in relevant SAFe ceremonies and meetings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or related disciplineMinimum 3 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics or similar fieldsBroad Understanding of data engineering techniques and technologies, including at least 3 of the following:PostgreSQL (or similar SQL database(s))Neo4J/CypherETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processesAirflow or other Data Pipeline technologyKafka Distributed Event Streaming platformProficient or better in a scripting language, ideally PythonExperience tuning and optimizing database performanceKnowledge of modern data integration patternsStrong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment, spanning global time zonesProactive approach and goal-oriented mindsetSelf-driven approach to research and problem solving with proven analytical skillsAbility to manage tasks across multiple projects at the same time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmaceutical ExperienceExperience working with Agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum)Experience with Graph DatabasesExperience with SnowflakeFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as AWSExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

None

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Job will require working with global teams and applications. Flexible working schedule will be needed on occasion to accommodate planned agile sprint planning and system releases as well as unplanned/on-call level 3 support.Travel requirements are project based.  Estimated percentage of travel to support project and departmental activities is less than 10%.  
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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