Director of Data Engineering role at Merck's Hyderabad Tech Center, overseeing data platform strategy, engineering squad leadership, and talent development for scientific research initiatives. Hybrid position requiring extensive data engineering expertise and proven people leadership in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with scientific data product teams to define data priorities and architectural choices
Lead engineering squads in designing and implementing data product features for research outcomes
Define and execute data engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals and governance standards
Drive recruitment, onboarding, and retention of data engineering talent; develop team learning roadmap
Foster culture of learning and innovation; serve as ambassador for company purpose within tech center

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years data engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership or lead engineer capacity
Proven track record building large-scale data platforms and pipelines in enterprise environments
Strong technical skills in Python, Java, SQL, Spark, Databricks, and AWS cloud platforms
Experience with data warehousing, ETL/ELT, CI/CD, containerization, and security/compliance concepts
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and coach in product-centric, agile environments
Strategic mindset with strong communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills

Dir , Data Engineering

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