Hybrid Manager, Platform Engineer – R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering

at Pfizer

• Job title: Manager, Platform Engineer – R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $96,300 - $160,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Terraform, TypeScript, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Collegeville, United States

About the role

• Platform Engineer building scalable, secure infrastructure and developer experiences at Pfizer. Collaborating with teams to automate and solve complex problems in cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure ensuring reliability and scalability under the guidance of senior engineers
• Support the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
• Automate operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and tooling
• Collaborate with developers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand platform needs and deliver solutions
• Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Administer systems, databases, and networks with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security working with senior engineers to ensure best practices
• Participate in incident response activities and root cause analysis to resolve issues and implement improvements with support from the team
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices, proactively seeking opportunities for skill development and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
• 4+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles
• Familiarity and experience with AWS or Azure
• Familiarity and experience with Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub
• Understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration
• Strong software development skills
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Typescript)
• Familiarity and experience with Linux/Unix system administration
• Familiarity with networking, security, and database administration
• Basic understanding of infrastructure security best practices, including IAM, secrets management, and secure configuration
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a collaborative environment
• Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage