Job Description

The Opportunity

Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.

Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Our Technology Centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of our company's IT operating model, Tech Centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations, in addition to the other sites, are essential to supporting our business and strategy.

A focused group of leaders in each Tech Center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location, from investing in growth, success, and well-being of our people, to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies. And together, we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection (Backup and Recovery) Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, implementing, and managing backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability. This role requires a deep understanding of various backup technologies and tools, as well as advanced scripting knowledge and data protection strategies across cloud platforms. This position is based in our Hyderabad location, and we follow a hybrid work policy.

What Will You Do In This Role

Design, develop, and maintain advanced backup and recovery solutions using tools such as Cohesity, AWS Backup, Azure backups, Commvault.
Develop and implement automated solutions for backup and recovery processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention (preferably python, Ansible, PS, GitHub Actions)
Develop and manage self-service features for customers to facilitate their own backup and recovery tasks, improving user experience and operational efficiency (API based using python, Ansible, PS, GitHub Actions)
Experience in Agile ways of working and sprint ceremonies
Lead the optimisation of backup processes, ensuring data is backed up and available for recovery according to established schedules and policies
Proactively troubleshoot complex backup and recovery operational blockers, addressing issues proactively and providing expert guidance
Enable and lead problem investigation for unknown root cause situations and ensure proper corrective and preventive actions are performed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive data protection strategies
Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure effectiveness, reliability, and compliance with industry standards
work with product manager to define the product roadmap and own/run/participate in agile ceremonies
Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations, processes, and procedures
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to data protection and recovery, and provide thought leadership within the organization.

Education Minimum Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cohesity certified expert, AWS Certifications,) are highly desirable

Required Experience And Skills

Minimum of 7 years of experience in backup and recovery engineering or a related field, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities
Proven experience with backup solutions such as Cohesity, AWS backups, Azure backups, PPDM, RMAN, BRTools and familiarity with Commvault, Rubrik, and others
Extensive experience with CI/CD, automation tools specifically Ansible Tower, GitHub actions for backup and recovery processes
Extensive experience in creating scrips preferably suing python, PS and API based automations via Ansible, GitHub Actions
Experience with agile Frameworks using tools like Jira, Confluence as primary trackers for development, testing and deployment
Experience with scalable architectures for backup storage
Experience with Data Protection as a Service (DPaaS) solutions
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure, for backup and recovery solutions
In-depth experience with Dell Data Domain storage systems

What Should You Have

Strong understanding of backup and recovery methodologies and best practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge to complex scenarios
Expert level proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance backup processes and develop automated solutions
Advanced knowledge of API based platforms, building automations via API to deliver services to customers
Knowledge on developing and using agentic AI use cases for data protection and recovery situations
Advanced knowledge of storage technologies and architectures
Familiarity with self-service portal tools and frameworks for customer interaction
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
Extensive experience with disaster recovery planning and execution
Experience with different operating systems (e.g., windows servers, RHEL) and container solutions (e.g., Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud-based backup solutions and hybrid environments
Strong analytical skills to assess backup performance and identify areas for improvement
Experience with storage systems (SAN, NAS, cloud ontap)

Who We Are

We are in the United state Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for lives, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What We Look For

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Required Skills

Availability Management, Capacity Management, Change Controls, Configuration Management (CM), Design Applications, Incident Management, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, IT Service Management (ITSM), Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Administration, System Designs

Preferred Skills

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

06/23/2026

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Requisition ID R402059

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