Senior Data Engineer (18 Months Contract)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in building and maintaining our common unified framework, data pipelines, data models, data products, and data engineering tooling.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain a common unified data framework that enables seamless integration of data from various sources and systems.

• Create and optimize data pipelines for ingesting, processing, transforming, and storing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

• Work closely with data scientists and analysts to understand their data requirements and translate them into robust data models.

• Develop and maintain data engineering tooling to improve data ingestion, data quality, data monitoring, and data governance processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and data-related issues to ensure uninterrupted data flow.

• Monitor data pipeline performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize data processing and storage for efficiency.

• Evaluate and integrate third-party data tools and technologies to enhance the data engineering capabilities of the organization.

• Experience applying AI or intelligent techniques to improve data quality, monitoring, or development workflows.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in any object oriented or/and functional programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java for data processing and data manipulation.

• Solid understanding of data quality, data governance, security, and lineage concepts.

• Strong ability to troubleshoot data-related issues effectively.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated passion for data engineering, automation, and continuous learning

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 6 years of experience working as a Data Engineer with a proven track record in designing and building production grade data pipelines and data models.

• Experience applying AI or intelligent techniques to improve data quality, monitoring, or development workflows.

• Knowledge of C# web development using Microsoft .NET would be advantageous.

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 [HIDDEN TEXT]. To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.