IT Data Engineer

Onsite in Milford, MA, this IT Data Engineer role helps Rentschler Biopharma SE build trusted data platforms that support data-driven decisions across Manufacturing, Quality, Laboratory, and Business teams. You will support a key analytics transition from Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric, while partnering with stakeholders to turn business needs into reliable data pipelines, data products, and maintainable platform capabilities.

This position is designed for an engineer who values structured, well-organized work, strong collaboration, and practical data engineering that improves data quality and usability across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data products for business and operational processes
• Integrate source systems including Manufacturing, Quality, Laboratory, MES, LIMS, ERP, and other business systems into the enterprise analytics platform
• Develop and enhance data solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and related Azure services
• Implement and monitor data quality checks across pipelines and data products, resolving data quality issues with business and system owners
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline and data integration issues and support resolution of platform issues
• Apply and contribute to global Data & Analytics standards and good engineering practices
• Clarify requirements with stakeholders in coordination with the global team and implement them as technical solutions
• Document solutions and share knowledge with users and team members

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a comparable IT role
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Informatics, Bioinformatics, or a comparable field (highly preferred)
• Solid programming skills, preferably SQL or Python
• Good knowledge of data modeling; experience with data visualization is a plus
• Experience building and operating data services in a BI and Big Data environment, especially with Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics (Microsoft Fabric is a plus)
• Experience with agile software development, ETL/ELT processes, and databases (especially MS SQL)
• Experience with Git and CI/CD practices for data solutions
• Structured, well-organized way of working
• Service-oriented mindset with confidence working with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Enthusiasm for working in agile, interdisciplinary teams across physical and virtual environments
• Strong communication skills and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Very good skills in Microsoft M365 productivity software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cloud platform modernization or migration initiatives
• Working knowledge of GxP requirements and implications for data management and documentation
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data cataloging, or data stewardship practices

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Medical insurance
• Generous 401K program
• Host of other benefits to support employees’ personal and professional wellness

Salary range: USD 105,000 - 125,000 per year.

Technologies: SQL, Python, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, MES, LIMS, ERP, ETL/ELT, MS SQL, Git, CI/CD, Microsoft M365