Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative
therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver
innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want
to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more
than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative
science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their
families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our
business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people
throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website
at www.astellas.com
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This position is based in Ontario, Canada and may require on-site work from time
to time.
Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas'
Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Purpose and Scope:
DigitalX our new information technology function is spearheading this value
driven transformation across Astellas. We are looking for people who excel in
embracing change, manage technical challenges and have exceptional communication
skills.
We are seeking committed and talented DataBricks Engineers with 8-10 years
progressive experience to join our new InformationX team- which lies at the
heart of DigitalX. As a member of our team within InformationX, you will be
responsible for ensuring our data driven systems are operational, scalable and
continue to contain the right data to drive business value.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
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End-to-End Data Solutions:
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Design end-to-end scalable data streams, storage, data serving systems, and
analytical workflows using Databricks.
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Define overall architecture, capabilities, platforms, tools, and governing
processes.
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Data Pipeline Development:
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Build data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various
sources.
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Set up metadata and master data structures to support transformation
pipelines in Databricks.
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Data Warehousing and Data Lakes:
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Create data warehouses and data lakes for efficient data storage and
management.
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Develop and deploy data processing and analytics tools.
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Collaboration with DataX and other key stakeholder value teams:
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Collaborate with data modelers to create advanced data structures and models
within the Databricks environment.
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Develop and maintain Python scripts for data processing, transformation, and
analysis.
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Utilize Azure and AWS cloud services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, AWS S3,
Redshift) for data storage and processing.
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Apply expertise in Databricks to enhance data architecture, performance, and
reliability. Lead relevant data governance initiatives and ensure compliance
with industry standards.
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Work closely with data scientists to develop and deploy data-driven
solutions.
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Provide technical direction to Data Engineers and perform code reviews.
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Continuous Learning:
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Stay up to date on the latest data technologies, trends, and best practices.
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Participate in smaller focused mission teams to deliver value driven
solutions aligned to our global and bold move priority initiatives and
beyond.
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Collaborate with cross functional teams and practises across the organisation
including Commercial, Manufacturing, Medical, DataX, GrowthX and support
other X (transformation) Hubs and Practices as appropriate, to understand
user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
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Provide Level 3 and 4 Technical Support to internal users troubleshooting
complex issues and ensuring system uptime as soon as possible.
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to
optimise performance security and maintainability of existing data and
platform architecture and other technology investments.
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Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline Adhering to DevOps best
practises for version control automation and deployment. Ensuring effective
management of the FoundationX backlog.
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Leverage your knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and data engineering
principles to integrate with existing data pipelines and explore new
possibilities for data utilization.
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Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in
full-stack-development, data engineering and cloud platforms.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required
Any relevant cloud-based DataBricks, AWS or Azure certifications for example:
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Databricks Data Engineer
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AWS Certified Data Analytics Speciality – Professional / Associate (will be
considered with relevant experience)
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Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate
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Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator
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Microsoft Certified Azure Developer
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Experience using ETL tools like Talend / Talend Cloud and DataStage
(Essential)
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Knowledge and experience using Azure DevOps (Essential)
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Knowledge and experience of working with SalesForce / SAP (Desirable)
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Experience in working with MPP Databases like AWS Redshift
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Experience of delivering architectural solutions effectively within
Lifesciences or Pharma Domains.
Preferred
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Experience analysing and building star schema data warehouses
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Experiencing writing SQL and creating stored procedures is essential
Data Analysis and Automation Skills: Proficient in identifying,
standardizing, and automating critical reporting metrics and modelling
tools.
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Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify
performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Experience in integrating data from multiple Data sources like relational
Databases, Salesforce, SAP and API calls.
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Agile Champion: Adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with
CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
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Understand and Interpret business requirements and can term them into
technical requirements.
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Create and maintain technical documentation as part of CI/CD principles
Working Environment
- This is a Permanent position.
- Remote/ Hybrid: candidates must be located within commutable distance from
the office.
- Astellas is a global company. Successful candidates will be expected to work
across different time zones and according to regions or specific locations
based upon demand.
