Data Engineer (ETL, Python, SQL)
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain production data pipelines using PySpark, Python, and AWS services. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data solutions, including ingestion, transformation, and reconciliation patterns.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, and AWS data platforms. Strong proficiency in PySpark, Python, advanced SQL, and production data pipeline support is required.
Full description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Summarized Purpose:
We are offering an opportunity for a Mid-Level Data Engineer to design, build, test, tune, and support production data pipelines using PySpark, Python, advanced SQL, AWS data services, secure data handling practices, and AI-assisted data engineering capabilities.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, SQL, AWS data platforms, or production data pipeline support
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, tune, and maintain ETL and data pipelines using PySpark, Python, SQL, and AWS services
- Support ingestion and transformation of flat files, relational databases, APIs, data warehouses, and enterprise data sources
- Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, QA, DevOps, and senior engineers to implement source-to-target mappings and data solutions
- Implement CDC, incremental load design, idempotent pipeline processing, and data reconciliation patterns for reliable data movement
- Maintain technical documentation, mapping specifications, data catalog updates, runbooks, automated tests, and release support materials
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, advanced SQL, ETL best practices, data modeling, and large-scale data processing
- Deep knowledge of Redshift performance tuning including distribution keys, sort keys, compression encoding, Spectrum, materialized views, WLM, vacuum, and analyze
- Strong knowledge of Athena optimization including partition pruning, file formats, compression, schema evolution, and cost-efficient query design
- Strong understanding of DynamoDB data modeling, access-pattern-based design, capacity planning, GSIs/LSIs, TTL, Streams, and performance tuning
- Exposure to secure PHI/PII handling including encryption, access controls, auditability, retention, masking, and de-identification where applicable
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Must Have Skills:
- PySpark, Python, advanced SQL, ETL development, and data pipeline implementation experience
- AWS data services experience including S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, ECS, DynamoDB, Redshift, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Athena integration
- Flat-file ingestion, source-to-target mapping, transformation logic, CDC, incremental loads, idempotent processing, reconciliation, and data quality checks
- CI/CD, GitHub workflows, automated testing, and release management for data pipelines and database changes
- Problem-solving, production support, debugging, documentation, and Agile delivery skills
Good to Have Skills:
- Exposure to AI-assisted mapping automation and use of LLMs for data cleaning, data quality checks, transformation logic, or documentation
- Familiarity with RAG patterns, embeddings, vector databases, semantic search, or AI-enabled data discovery solutions
- Understanding of healthcare data standards such as HL7, FHIR, CCD, claims data, EMR extracts, clinical trial data, and patient de-identification
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code such as Terraform or CloudFormation, plus Databricks, Snowflake, streaming, observability, or DevOps practices
Working Hours:
- Philippines: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM PHT