Sr MDM Data Engineer
About this opportunity
Career Category
Engineering
Job Description
Role Name: Senior MDM Data Engineer
Department Name: AIN
Role GCF: 5
Hiring Manager Name: Singar Masilamani
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
We are seeking a skilled Reltio MDM Developer in Master Data Management (MDM) to design, develop, and implement scalable MDM solutions on the Reltio platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Reltio configuration, Lifecycle Actions (LCA), RIH, Python-based development, and API integrations, along with domain experience in Pharma/Life Sciences.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Design and implement Reltio MDM solutions, including data models, entities, relationships, and hierarchies
Configure and develop Lifecycle Actions (LCA) for event-driven data processing and business workflows
Develop Python based custom logic/services to support Reltio integrations and extensions
Implement and manage match/merge rules and survivorship strategies for golden record creation
Build and maintain real-time and batch integrations using REST APIs, messaging, and file-based approaches
Work with RIH(Reltio Integration Hub) and Databricks with Python script frameworks for data ingestion and data publishing.
Configure and manage crosswalks, reference data, and group attributes
Develop and enforce data quality rules, validation, and enrichment processes
Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams for seamless data consumption
Support data governance and stewardship workflows, including DCR lifecycle
Ensure data lineage, traceability, and compliance across MDM processes
Troubleshoot and optimize performance of Reltio implementations
Data published multiple downstream systems, need to coordinate with consuming systems for any issue.
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Strong hands-on experience with Reltio MDM platform
Deep expertise in Lifecycle Actions (LCA) development and event handling in Reltio
Strong programming skills in Python (for custom logic, APIs, and integrations)
Proficiency in SQL & PySpark (advanced querying, data validation, performance tuning)
Good experience in Python for data processing and automation
Good experience in JASON scripting for L3 changes.
Strong experience in API integrations (REST/SOAP) and microservices architecture
Expertise in: Match/Merge and survivorship rules
Data modeling (entities, relationships, hierarchies)
Crosswalks, reference data, and golden record concepts
Experience with batch and real-time data integration patterns
Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments
Strong domain experience in Pharma/Life Sciences, including: HCP/HCO mastering
Affiliations
Product Master / Material Master
Strong hands-on experience in Databricks, performance tuning , SQL tuning
Strong hands-on experience in Airflow and Gitlab
Good-to-Have Skills:
Experience with PySpark, Databricks, Databricks workflow and large-scale data processing
Experience with AWS cloud services (S3, Lambda, Glue, etc.)
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
Exposure to GenAI / MCP/AI-driven data use cases
Experience with Reltio Integration Hub (RIH)
Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Education and Professional Certifications
Master's / Bachelor’s degree with Minimum of 9 -12yrs in computer science and engineering preferred, other Engineering field is considered
AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred
Databricks Certificate preferred
Reltio MDM Certification
Data Engineering / SQL Certifications
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders
Ability to work in global, cross-functional teams
Strong ownership and accountability
Preferred Experience
Experience in 2–3 end-to-end Reltio MDM implementations
Experience in regulated Pharma/Life Sciences environments
Exposure to large-scale MDM transformations
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Salary context
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