Engineer - Data Engineer

Job Title: Engineer - Data Engineer

Grade - C2

Introduction to role

Join AstraZeneca, where groundbreaking science meets innovative technology! As a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, we are dedicated to transforming the treatment landscape of some of the most severe diseases worldwide. But at AstraZeneca, it's not just about the medicines; it's about creating a supportive, empowering, and diverse workplace culture where your unique perspectives are celebrated. Feel empowered, valued, and rewarded as you unleash your creativity in a collaborative environment designed to inspire.

Our R&D IT team is a driving force of technological advancement, backing a range of areas such as Drug Research, Development, and beyond. With our presence spanning across North America, the UK, Sweden, India, and Mexico, we’re a truly global powerhouse, united by our passion for innovation. Our Data & Analytics team is at the heart of this mission, specializing in cutting-edge fields like Data Engineering, Generative AI, and Data Science. Join us to not just keep up with the newest technological trends but to set them.

Accountabilities

Architect of Solutions: Lead the design, development, and enhancement of scalable ETL pipelines and Data Products, as part of a Data Mesh inspired strategy.

Technical Expertise: Demonstrate your expertise in ELT solutions (Python, Pyspark, Glue) and AWS ecosystems to deliver exceptional solutions.

Collaborative Spirit: Work hand-in-hand with global and diverse Agile teams, from data to design, to overcome technical data challenges.

Innovate & Inspire: Stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest industry trends and innovations into your work such as GenAI.

Essential Skills/Experience

- 3 to 4 years of experience
- A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for Agile environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud providers and services.
- Experience in performance tuning SQL and ETL pipelines.
- Extensive experience in troubleshooting data issues, analyzing end-to-end data pipelines and in working with users in resolving issues.
- Masterful debugging and testing skills to ensure excellence in execution.
- Inspiring communication abilities that elevate team collaboration.
- Experience of structured, semi-structured (XML, JSON) and unstructured data handling including extraction and ingestion via web-scraping and FTP/SFTP.
- Production experience delivering CI/CD pipelines (Github, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Excellent Cloud DevOps Engineer who can develop, test and maintain CICD Pipeline using Terraform, cloud formation.
- Remain up to date with latest technologies, like GenAI / AI platforms and FAIR scoring to improve outcomes.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca couples technology with an inclusive mindset to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. A diverse group, we work in cross-functional teams at scale, bringing together the best minds from across the globe to uncover new solutions. Here we think holistically about how to apply technology, building partnerships inside and out. We drive simplicity and efficiencies to make a real difference.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.