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Platform Engineer II

GSK is a global biopharma company focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together, specializing in vaccines, specialty and general medicines.
South San Francisco, CA, USA
$132,825 - $221,375
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Platform Engineer II

GSK's Onyx Research Data Tech organization is seeking a Platform Engineer II to join their team focused on building a next-generation data ecosystem for research and development. This role sits within GSK's innovative data platform that powers the exploration and analysis of scientific data at scale.

As a Platform Engineer II, you'll be working on critical infrastructure that helps scientists across GSK access and analyze data more effectively, ultimately accelerating medical discovery. The position offers a unique blend of technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies, API development, and data platform engineering.

The role requires strong technical expertise in cloud platforms, API development, and modern software engineering practices. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable APIs, ensuring system security and efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet the needs of GSK's scientific community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make an impact in healthcare technology. You'll be working with a full-stack team that includes product leadership, data engineering, and AI/ML platforms, all focused on transforming how GSK approaches scientific research and development.

The position offers competitive compensation ($132,825 - $221,375) and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave. Located in South San Francisco, you'll be working at one of GSK's key technical hubs, contributing to projects that directly impact the future of medical research and drug discovery.

If you're passionate about building robust, scalable systems and want to apply your engineering skills to meaningful healthcare challenges, this role offers the perfect blend of technical innovation and purposeful work.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Platform Engineer II

  • Lead design, development, and implementation of scalable APIs
  • Ensure APIs are secure, efficient, and user-friendly
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Produce well-engineered software with automated test suites
  • Develop microservices to drive efficiencies
  • Provide input into roadmaps of upstream dependencies
  • Ensure consistent application of platform abstractions
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Adhere to QMS framework and CI/CD best practices
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers

Requirements For Platform Engineer II

Python
Java
Kubernetes
Cassandra
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
  • 3+ Years of industry experience
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code
  • CI/CD implementations using git and common CI/CD stack
  • Knowledge of security practices and protocols for API development
  • Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java
  • Experience with API management platforms
  • Expertise in modern software development tools
  • Knowledge of API design principles, protocols, and tools (REST, GraphQL, Swagger)

Benefits For Platform Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Health care and insurance benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Annual bonus
  • Share based long term incentive program

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