EMD Serono is hiring a Working Student for Data Architecture to contribute to the design of efficient, scalable data architectures and pipelines that enable analytics and AI across Pharmaceutical R&D. You will gain hands‑on project experience across the R&D data value chain within a global, agile environment.
What You'll Do
- Support design and implementation of data models, data pipelines and ETL/ELT flows for reporting, analytics and AI solutions.
- Assist in building and operating data repositories and cloud-based data processing with senior architects and engineers.
- Collaborate with product owners, data engineers, business analysts and domain users to translate requirements.
- Help create and maintain architecture blueprints, standards, data dictionaries and best practices.
- Support automated CI/CD for data pipelines and integration tests.
- Assist in data quality checks, basic troubleshooting and third‑level support tasks for R&D data systems.
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing and operational run‑books.
What We're Looking For
- Fluent English and the ability to work in virtual, cross‑functional agile teams.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity or exposure to Snowflake and AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, DMS).
- Hands‑on or coursework knowledge of ETL/ELT concepts and tooling such as Informatica (PowerCenter / IICS) and warehouse automation tools like dbt or Coalesce.
- Understanding of data modelling patterns, data flows and the end‑to‑end lifecycle from ingestion to consumption; experience with testing data integrations.
- Good SQL skills; basic Python experience.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience (or interest) with Azure DevOps / Git for pipelines and deployments.
Technical Stack
- Snowflake, AWS (Glue, Lambda, DMS)
- ETL/ELT tools (Informatica PowerCenter/IICS)
- Warehouse automation tools (dbt, Coalesce)
- SQL, Python
- Azure DevOps, Git
Team & Environment
You will work in a global, agile environment alongside senior data architects, data engineers, product owners, business analysts, and domain users.
Benefits & Compensation
- Real project responsibility and mentorship from senior data architects.
- Exposure to Snowflake, AWS and enterprise data tooling.
- Opportunity to work across global teams and directly contribute to data solutions that accelerate R&D.
Work Mode
This role operates in a global context.
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