Data Platform Owner Databricks (a), 80-100%

Bachem Holding AG; Bubendorf; Hybrid; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Home office days

Pension fund 60% coverage

Daycare on Bubendorf Campus

Staff restaurant

Zusammenfassung

Bachem Holding AG in Bubendorf, Switzerland, is seeking a Data Platform Owner Databricks (a), 80-100% in Global IT. You will own the Databricks platform end to end, define standards, and drive a production-grade lakehouse on AWS with strong emphasis on compliance and cost control.

The role requires 5+ years in data platform engineering, including 3+ years managing Databricks in production, plus hands-on skills in Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and CI/CD.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Databricks in prod

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

AWS

GxP compliance

Terraform (IaC)

CI/CD

communication

pharma/biotech domain

Tools

Databricks Asset Bundles

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

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Data Platform Owner Databricks (a), 80-100%

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 .

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in Global IT, we are looking for a Data Platform Owner Databricks (a), 80-100%

• 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

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Company-run daycare center on the Bachem Campus in Bubendorf
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to benefits platforms with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

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.