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Platform Data Engineer

A pharmaceutical company focused on reproductive and women's health, gastroenterology and urology, developing innovative healthcare solutions.
Data
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
2+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Data Engineer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Platform Data Engineer to join their team in Lisbon, Portugal. This role is crucial in designing and building modern data pipelines to feed their azure-based data lake using Databricks framework. The ideal candidate will work on analyzing diverse data/system sources and implementing integration strategies while collaborating with system architects to improve data architecture. The company is currently enhancing their analytics infrastructure, offering opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global, multicultural environment.

The role combines technical expertise in data engineering with business impact, as the platform supports Ferring's mission in reproductive and women's health, gastroenterology, and urology. The position requires strong technical skills in Python, SQL, Azure cloud infrastructure, and Databricks, along with excellent communication abilities to work effectively with stakeholders.

Ferring offers an inclusive and comprehensive benefits package, including extensive family-building support with 26 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility treatment support, and adoption assistance. The company's commitment to helping people build families and live better lives is reflected in both their mission and their employee benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level data engineer to work on meaningful projects while developing their skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. The role offers exposure to modern data technologies and the chance to impact healthcare solutions that help millions of people worldwide.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Platform Data Engineer

  • Design, deliver and manage data pipelines using Azure Databricks framework and Azure support resources
  • Evolve data models & schema design of data repository to support self-service needs
  • Communicate with end users and data owners to gather requirements
  • Troubleshoot existing jobs
  • Propose & implement improvements to platform and processes
  • Provide application support and maintenance according to service level agreements
  • Ensure compliance with security and quality aspects

Requirements For Platform Data Engineer

Python
  • University degree in Computer Science or equivalent IT background
  • 2-3 years of experience working with data using Python and SQL
  • 2+ years of experience with Cloud infrastructure (preferred Azure)
  • 2+ years of experience with Databricks and Azure Data Factory
  • Proficient with Git for version control
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in Agile development practices
  • Knowledge of YAML, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code workflows (preferred)

Benefits For Platform Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive family building benefits package
  • 26-weeks of paid parental leave
  • Support for fertility treatments
  • Surrogacy programmes
  • Adoption support
  • Egg freezing benefits
  • Counselling services
  • Paid leave for fertility treatment and adoption procedures

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