Sr. Data Engineer (San Diego based)

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.•San Diego, CA

61d•$101,200 - $146,550

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team of data architects and engineers. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using modern cloud technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions that deliver valuable insights to drive business outcomes.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in data engineering roles with a focus on building and maintaining data pipelines
Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Databricks and/or Snowflake
Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, etc.)
Experience designing dimensional data models and implementing ETL/ELT processes
Strong foundation in software engineering principles including version control, CI/CD, and testing
Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance considerations
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Familiarity with healthcare data sources and regulatory requirements
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Experience with AWS cloud services
Familiarity with agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines using code-based ETL/ELT processes
Build and optimize data models to support analytics and reporting needs across multiple business domains
Integrate data into new and existing processes to improve data access and utilization
Implement access controls, data quality checks and monitoring to ensure data security, integrity and reliability
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Mentor junior team members and contribute to establishing best practices and standards
Lead small to medium-sized projects independently, from requirements gathering to implementation
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to your data architecture

Benefits

retirement savings plan (with company match)
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary
eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program

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