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

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About the role

  • Platform Engineering Lead at Pfizer improving infrastructure and developer experiences using advanced technologies. Collaborating with a high-impact team to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and applications.
  • Automate operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and tooling.
  • Collaborate with developers, data scientists, researchers, digital peers, 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 and resilience.
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
  • Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve platform capabilities.
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of software and infrastructure engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related discipline)
  • 6+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS or Azure
  • Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration
  • Strong software development skills
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Typescript)
  • Experience with Linux/Unix system administration
  • Familiarity with networking, security, and database administration
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure security best practices, including IAM, secrets management, and secure configuration
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and resolve issues independently
  • 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

Job title

Senior Manager – Platform Engineering Lead, R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$120,800 - $201,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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