At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.
Ferring+You
As a Senior Data Engineer / Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Ferring’s global data ecosystem. You will define and implement enterprise-grade data architecture, design scalable and secure data pipelines, and establish best practices and frameworks that empower data & analytics initiatives across the organization.
You will join at a strategic moment as we modernize our analytics infrastructure, leveraging Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, and Fabric. This is an opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor team members, and drive innovation in a global, multicultural environment.
Your day at Ferring
Architect and deliver robust, scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks, and other Azure components.
Define and enforce standards, methodologies, and frameworks for data engineering and architecture.
Lead platform evolution, proposing and implementing improvements for performance, security, and scalability.
Design advanced data models and schemas to enable self-service analytics capabilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders globally, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and quality standards across all data processes.
Behind our innovation…There’s you
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture roles.
Proven expertise in Python/Scala, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred).
Strong knowledge of data warehouse technologies, data modeling, and ELT/ETL design principles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
Hands-on experience with Databricks.
Familiarity with API integration, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of data governance, security frameworks, and performance optimization.
People come first at Ferring
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Extended support on family building journey.
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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