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Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.\n We are PCI.\nOur investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.\nSummary:\nThe Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Platform) is a senior individual contributor responsible for the hands-on design, development, optimization, and operational support of the enterprise data platform built on Databricks and AWS technologies. This role ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines, models, and integrations that power analytics, reporting, and advanced AI/ML use cases across the organization.\nThe role brings deep expertise in distributed data processing, Delta Lake architecture, data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and cloud environments (AWS). 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Let’s talk future\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:\nPCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.\nAt PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. 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