Principal Software Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim; Municipio de Esquel; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and evolve cloud-native platform capabilities powering our enterprise data ecosystem. You will work with AWS, Snowflake, and event-driven architectures to deliver scalable, automated solutions across the organization.

The role combines cloud engineering, software development, automation, and platform operations on strategic data and AI initiatives, alongside collaboration with data engineers and security teams.

Qualifications

• Experience designing cloud-native solutions on AWS and Snowflake.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate cloud-native platform services on AWS and Snowflake.
• Develop scalable software solutions for data ingestion, integration, processing, and consumption.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using cloud-native messaging.
• Build reusable platform components, APIs, frameworks, and accelerators for engineering productivity.
• Automate platform provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Contribute to platform architecture, technical standards, and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.
• Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting across platform services.
• Collaborate with data engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver platform solutions.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity.

Skills

AWS

Snowflake

Java

Python

SQL

CI/CD

DevOps

Kubernetes

API design

Event-driven

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

dbt

Airflow

Jenkins

OpenShift

Terraform

Job description

At Boehringer Ingelheim, data is a key enabler of innovation, scientific advancement, and business transformation. Our global Data Platforms team builds and operates the cloud-based foundations that allow thousands of users, applications, and data products to securely exchange, process, and consume data at scale.

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will help design, build, and evolve modern cloud-native platform capabilities that power our enterprise data ecosystem. Working with AWS, Snowflake, event-driven architectures, modern software engineering practices, and AI-enabled development tools, you will contribute to creating scalable, resilient, and highly automated solutions used across the entire organization.

This role offers the opportunity to combine cloud engineering, software development, automation, and platform operations while working on strategic initiatives that directly influence the future of data and AI at Boehringer Ingelheim.

The Position

At Boehringer Ingelheim, data is a key enabler of innovation, scientific advancement, and business transformation. Our global Data Platforms team builds and operates the cloud-based foundations that allow thousands of users, applications, and data products to securely exchange, process, and consume data at scale.

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will help design, build, and evolve modern cloud-native platform capabilities that power our enterprise data ecosystem. Working with AWS, Snowflake, event-driven architectures, modern software engineering practices, and AI-enabled development tools, you will contribute to creating scalable, resilient, and highly automated solutions used across the entire organization.

This role offers the opportunity to combine cloud engineering, software development, automation, and platform operations while working on strategic initiatives that directly influence the future of data and AI at Boehringer Ingelheim.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate cloud-native platform services and capabilities on AWS and Snowflake.


• Develop scalable and maintainable software solutions that enable data ingestion, integration, processing, and consumption.


• Design and implement event-driven architectures using cloud-native messaging and integration services.


• Build reusable platform components, APIs, frameworks, and accelerators that improve engineering productivity.


• Automate platform provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.


• Contribute to platform architecture, technical standards, and engineering best practices.


• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.


• Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities across platform services.


• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver platform solutions.


• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity, code quality, testing, and automation.


• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, integration, and operational issues.


• Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and developer experience.

Requirements

Cloud Engineering

• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on AWS and Snowflake.


• Experience with: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, SQS, SNS, IAM Roles and Policies, CloudWatch.


• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, resiliency, and scalability principles.


• Experience designing highly available and distributed cloud architectures.

Software Engineering

• Strong software engineering background with experience building production-grade applications and services.


• Proficiency in Java, Python and SQL.


• Experience with: Git, Code Reviews, Unit Testing, Automated Testing and Software Design Patterns.


• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.

Event-Driven Architecture & Integration

• Proven experience implementing event-driven solutions in cloud environments.


• Strong understanding of event orchestration, asynchronous processing, message-driven architectures, event streaming patterns.


• Experience designing loosely coupled and scalable integration solutions.


• Understanding of modern integration and API-based architectures.

DevOps & Platform Automation

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.


• Hands-on experience with: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automated platform management.


• Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational automation.

AI-Enabled Engineering

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve software delivery.


• Familiarity with: GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted testing and code generation, Automated documentation generation, AI-supported development workflows


• Interest in applying GenAI technologies to improve platform engineering and developer productivity.

Data Platform Technologies

• Experience with data platforms and modern data architectures.


• Familiarity with: Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow.


• Understanding of data processing, data integration, and data lifecycle concepts.

Personal Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.


• Passion for engineering excellence, automation, and innovation.


• Ownership mentality with a focus on delivering reliable and scalable solutions.


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and globally distributed teams.


• Continuous learning mindset and enthusiasm for emerging cloud and AI technologies.


• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com