Join our team at Amgen Capability Center Portugal, the #1 company in Best Workplaces™ (201–500 employees category) by the Great Place to Work Institute. With over 400 talented individuals from more than 40 nationalities, our Lisbon center thrives at the intersection of innovation, excellence, and inspiration. This is your opportunity to explore the future of healthcare through technology and digital innovation, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

What you will do

• Architect and implement modern data platforms that power advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time decision-making.
• Mentor, lead, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers—driving career development, fostering collaboration, and instilling engineering excellence.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, resilient data solutions.
• Design and optimize large-scale data pipelines and integration workflows using cloud-native technologies.
• Champion data governance, security, and compliance, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and trusted data assets.
• Lead rapid prototyping initiatives to explore new tools, frameworks, and solutions.
• Serve as a technical advisor and strategic partner to stakeholders across the organization.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to keep our data stack at the forefront of innovation.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with experience designing cost-effective, scalable architectures.
• Hands-on proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for large-scale data processing and pipeline optimization.
• Strong interest in leading and mentoring data engineering teams and delivering high-impact solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex data issues and drive resolution.
• Clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly self-motivated with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working across global, cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Large-scale data processing
• Pipeline optimization
• Data architecture
• Team leadership
• Mentoring
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Communication
• Data governance
• Security and compliance

What you can expect of us

• Work That Matters – Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide.
• Modern Tech Stack – Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered.
• Global Scale, Agile Mindset – Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams.
• Continuous Learning – Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility.
• Amgen Total Rewards Plan – Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being.
• Flexibility – Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work.

Compensation

201–500