Data Platform Owner Databricks (a), 80-100%
Bubendorf, BL, CH, 4416 · Pharma · CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation) · 2500+ · Deutsch
Wer wir sind
Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com .
Your tasks:
- Own the Databricks platform end to end, including strategy, architecture, operations, security, compliance, cost, and roadmap
- Lead the transition to a production-grade, GxP-qualified lakehouse on AWS, including standardized Dev/Test/Prod environments
- Define platform architecture and standards for Unity Catalog, workspaces, compute, networking, data layers, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD
- Establish scalable data ingestion and integration patterns for systems such as SAP, MES, LIMS, eQMS, and ELN
- Ensure GxP compliance, platform qualification, data integrity (ALCOA+), audit readiness, access control, change control, and backup/recovery
- Manage day-to-day platform operations, including monitoring, incident, problem, change, release, security, and access management
- Drive FinOps and vendor management, ensuring cost transparency, optimization, licensing, support, and effective partner collaboration
- Enable self-service data capabilities through guardrails, onboarding, documentation, and a community of practice, while coordinating internal and external platform resources
Your profile:
- 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering or ownership, including 3+ years managing Databricks in production end to end
- Strong hands-on expertise in Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, workspace administration, cluster/job management, and Databricks SQL
- Experience running Databricks on AWS, with solid knowledge of IAM, VPC, S3, and KMS
- Good understanding of GxP requirements and regulated environments, including GAMP 5, ALCOA+, CSV, 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, and change control
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD, such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Databricks Asset Bundles
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts and trade-offs for business, quality, and leadership stakeholders
- Experience in pharma, biotech, or CDMO environments and/or qualification and validation of cloud data platforms is an advantage
- Familiarity with data integration, governance, OT/IT data flows, and ML/AI workloads; Databricks certifications and German language skills are a plus
Fähigkeiten
Docker
SAP
Security
AWS
Terraform
GitHub Actions
Azure DevOpsGehaltsspanne
Auf AnfrageDieser Arbeitgeber nennt die Gehaltsspanne im ersten Gespräch.
Kontakt
At Bachem , you’ll find a diverse, multicultural team. The (a) in the job title stands for all . We welcome applications from all candidates. What matters are your skills and motivation—regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or sexual orientation. Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
