Engineering Specialist

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Architecture & Engineering Specialist

What You'll Do: Engineering Specialist in the Architecture and Engieering Exerptise Center will...

• Stay current on Databricks, AWS, and modern cloud data platform capabilities, emerging technologies, industry trends, and architecture patterns, particularly as they apply to pharma and life sciences use cases
• Act as a hands-on technical architect, leveraging deep technical expertise to design, build, and implement scalable, production-grade data solutions that meet complex client objectives.
• Contribute to the development of points of view (POVs), market scans, and architecture recommendations to support strategic decision-making, including drafting CXO-level materials and guiding teams on best practices.
• Play a key role in business development pursuits, supporting solution design, estimation, and client discussions related to cloud data platforms, analytics, and architecture.
• Design and implement end-to-end data architectures, including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and automation pipelines using Databricks, AWS services, PySpark, DBT, and related technologies.
• Lead and guide teams of developers and data engineers, enabling effective delivery of data engineering, analytics, and reporting solutions; Snowflake experience is a strong plus.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery by enforcing architecture standards, design guidelines, coding best practices, and conducting regular design and code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand business challenges, data quality metrics, regulatory and IT standards, and deliver outcomes aligned with client expectations.
• Mentor and coach junior practitioners through hands-on guidance, architecture reviews, and ongoing technical leadership.Explore beyond core data platforms to support broader solution architectures, including application integration, APIs, process automation, and gradual evolution toward enterprise architecture.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-8+ years of relevant industry experience, with a strong focus on cloud-based data engineering and architecture.
• Deep expertise in Databricks and AWS, with hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, production-grade data platforms.
• Strong architectural mindset with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, solve complex engineering problems, and guide technical decision-making.
• Experience delivering data solutions using platforms such as Databricks, AWS (e.g., EMR, S3, Glue, Lambda), and PySpark; Snowflake experience is a plus.
• Exposure to or interest in AI/ML-enabled data platforms, such as AWS Bedrock, Databricks Mosaic, Snowflake Cortex, or similar technologies.
• Prior experience in a consulting environment is strongly preferred, with the ability to balance hands-on delivery and client-facing responsibilities.
• Desirable domain experience in pharma, life sciences, or healthcare, with an understanding of industry-specific data challenges and regulatory considerations.
• Experience leading or mentoring small teams, reviewing deliverables, and coaching engineers to grow technically.
• Comfort working in an offshore-onshore model, collaborating across time zones with global teams and client stakeholders.
• Exposure to business development activities such as RFP responses, solution estimation, and resource planning is a plus.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with clients, articulate technical trade-offs, and translate architecture decisions into business outcomes.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients define technical roadmaps and align architecture decisions to long-term business goals.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Additional Skills:

• Ability to quickly adapt new technology and be innovative in creating solutions;
• Ability to independently run POCs on new technologies and document findings to share;
• Knowledge of data modeling and data warehouse concepts;
• Travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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