AWS - Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer – Semantic Layer Infrastructure

Your Role

We’re building the technological foundation for our company’s Semantic Layer—a common

data language powered by Anzo / Altair Graph Studio. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play

a critical role in setting up and managing this platform on AWS EKS, enabling scalable,

secure, and governed access to knowledge graphs, parallel processing engines, and ontologies across multiple domains,

including highly sensitive ones like clinical trials.

You’ll help design and implement a multi-tenant, cost-aware, access-controlled

infrastructure that supports internal data product teams in securely building and using

connected knowledge graphs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a Semantic Layer for Merck on Anzo / Altair Graph Studio and Anzo Graph Lakehouse in a Kubernetes or ECS environment (EKS / ECS)
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and configurationmanagement via Ansible
• Integrate platform authentication and authorization with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Design and implement multi-tenant infrastructure patterns that ensure domain-level isolation and secure data access
• Build mechanisms for cost attribution and usage visibility per domain and use case team
• Implement fine-grained access control, data governance, and monitoring for domains with varying sensitivity (e.g., clinical trials)
• Automate deployment pipelines and environment provisioning for dev, test, and production environments
• Collaborate with platform architects, domain engineers, and data governance teams to curate and standardize ontologies

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• 4 - 9 years of experience in Software / Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud Infrastructure roles
• Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, or API integration
• Hands-on experience with AWS EKS / ECS and associated services (IAM, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Strong skills in Terraform / Ansible / IaC for infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Familiarity with RBAC, OIDC, and Microsoft Entra ID integration for enterprise IAM
• Understanding of Kubernetes multi-tenancy and security best practices
• Experience building secure and scalable platforms supporting multiple teams or domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying or managing Anzo, Altair Graph Studio, or other knowledge graph / semantic layer tools
• Familiarity with RDF, SPARQL, or ontologies in an enterprise context
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, or compliance frameworks
• Exposure to cost management tools like AWS Cost Explorer / Kubecost or custom chargeback systems

Why Join Us

• Be part of a cutting-edge initiative shaping enterprise-wide data access and semantics
• Work in a cross-functional, highly collaborative team focused on responsible innovation
• Influence the architecture and strategy of a foundational platform from the ground up

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!