Director Developer Experience Specialist, R&D DP&TS Platform and Data Engineering

ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizers mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives is rooted in our commitment to science and innovation. Within Discovery Preclinical and Translational Solutions (DP&TS) we accelerate the journey from target identification to clinical translation by leveraging advanced digital technologies AI and data-driven insights.

Were building a platform engineering team that puts developer experience at the center of everything we do. As a Developer Experience Specialist youll be responsible for improving how internal teams interact with platform tools and services. Youll lead and advocate for developer needs design intuitive self-service interfaces design and implement feedback and communication processes improve documentation and ensure that onboarding and day-to-day workflows are smooth secure and efficient.

This is a well-defined high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving user-centric problems streamlining workflows and collaborating across disciplines. Youll be part of a supportive outcome-driven team that values empathy initiative and continuous improvement.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Youll start by reviewing feedback and usage metrics from developers interacting with platform tools. Youll collaborate with engineers to improve self-service interfaces streamline onboarding flows or troubleshoot usability issues. Youll be working with cross-functional teams to design better developer journeys. Youll have the autonomy to drive improvements and the support of a team that values empathy innovation and shared success.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic leader and advocate for internal developer experience shaping platform engineering initiatives to align with organizational goals

Drive the vision and execution of self-service interfaces (e.g. internal portals APIs templates) that empower developers and accelerate innovation

Architect and implement feedback and communication processes that inform platform strategy and ensure transparent actionable insights for leadership

Analyze developer feedback and usage metrics to identify opportunities for transformative platform improvements influencing product roadmaps and investment decisions

Lead the optimization of onboarding flows and usability of platform tools ensuring seamless integration and adoption across global teams

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersincluding engineering product management and external partnersto deliver secure scalable and intuitive developer solutions

Develop and maintain strategic documentation guides and resources that enable developer productivity and support organizational change

Monitor and report on developer experience metrics providing executive-level insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Data Science Bioinformatics Engineering or related discipline)

10 years of experience in developer tooling DevOps or platform engineering

Strong understanding of CI / CD systems and developer workflows

Experience designing and supporting internal tools (e.g. APIs portals templates)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a user-first mindset

Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including : the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Data Science Bioinformatics Engineering or related discipline)

8 years of experience in developer tooling DevOps or platform engineering

Experience with developer onboarding and enablement programs

Familiarity with modern programming languages (e.g. Python Typescript)

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform Ansible)

Experienceworkinginregulatedenvironmentsorwithcomplianceframeworks( SOC2HIPAA)

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 10% may be required for business activities.

Work Location Assignment : On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $156600.00 to $261000.00.

• In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver / parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.
• The annual base salary for this position in Tampa FL ranges from $141000.00 to $235000.00.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and / or eligibility.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Disaster Recovery,ICT,Data Management,Instrument Maintenance,Light Bus And Heavy Bus,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 141000 - 235000