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Illumina — Enterprise Data Engineering
Data Engineer 2
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on, detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable end-to-end data pipelines, data models, and data products that enable analytics, reporting, and drive business insights. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, data analysts, and business stakeholders while developing your technical expertise in modern data engineering practices.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data, AI, cloud technologies, and continuous learning, and who are eager to grow into a well-rounded data engineering professional.
Position Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable data ingestion, transformation, and ELT/ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, dbt, Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data engineering frameworks.
- Build and support data ingestion pipelines for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data from enterprise applications, cloud platforms, APIs, databases, and file-based sources.
- Develop reusable dbt data models, macros, snapshots, and tests, following established engineering standards and best practices. Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, investigate failures, and resolve data-related issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production data pipelines in Snowflake/Databricks, and cloud environments by identifying root causes and resolving data processing, transformation, and performance issues.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and deployment activities following established engineering standards.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, architects, analysts, product owners, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, reusable data products.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar) and intelligent automation techniques to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, SQL optimization, and troubleshooting. Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies, cloud services, and industry best practices through continuous learning.
- Continuously enhance technical expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, cloud data platforms, AI-enabled engineering practices, and modern data engineering technologies while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Requirements
- 2–4 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, developing and supporting data pipelines, data models, and data products on modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Databricks.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for developing data ingestion, transformation, and automation solutions.
- Good understanding of data modeling concepts, including relational and dimensional modeling, with exposure to lakehouse architecture.
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data engineering tools such as dbt, Spark, or equivalent technologies.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, and at least one cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Familiarity with Spark, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, or Parquet file formats is preferred.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar) or intelligent automation techniques to improve development productivity, code quality, testing, or documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve data pipeline and production issues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with data engineers, analysts, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.
- Demonstrated passion for learning modern data engineering technologies, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled engineering practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Competencies We Value
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Analyzes issues, identifies root causes, and delivers practical solutions.
- Learning Agility & Continuous Improvement - Quickly learns new technologies and continuously enhances skills and processes.
- Ownership & Accountability - Takes responsibility for deliverables and follows through with high-quality outcomes.
- Adaptability & Resilience - Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, technologies and business needs.
- Innovation & Automation Mindset - Identifies opportunities to automate tasks and improve engineering efficiency.
- Curiosity & Continuous Learning - Demonstrates a passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies, AI, and best practices.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
