IBM Watson Platform Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly’s Purpose

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Enterprise Data Platforms Organization enables the business functions with an integrated and intuitive Enterprise platform services in the field of Databases, Integration and Analytical Platform services.

We are seeking an experienced IBM Watson Explorer Data Engineer with extensive experience in installation, upgrades, API integration, and performance optimization. This role will lead upgrade efforts, drive architectural improvements, and ensure seamless enterprise integration.

Roles & Responsibilities :

IBM Watson Platform Engineer - (3-10 Years of Experience)

• Install, configure, and optimize Watson Explorer Foundational and Analytical Components
• Lead full upgrades of Watson Explorer (e.g., version 12.03.xx)
• Ensure post-upgrade system compatibility and stability
• Plan and manage upgrade timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
• Enhance and configure collections for indexing, performance, and relevance
• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain REST API integrations for search and data ingestion
• Conduct integration, regression, and performance testing
• Analyse system logs and metrics to identify and resolve issues
• Apply and enforce security best practices for data and APIs
• Document configurations, APIs, and upgrade procedures
• Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to resolve latency or performance issues
• Take ownership of tasks and lead technical delivery

Required Skills & Experience

Additional Details :

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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