Engineer - Data Engineer

Job Title: Engineer - Data Engineer

Grade - C2

Introduction to role:

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.

At AstraZeneca, we believe in more than just making life-changing medicines; we believe in a future where discovery is defined by bold, dynamic, and visionary individuals. As a Data Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of a revolution in drug discovery, harnessing the power of remarkable technology and advanced AI capabilities. Work collaboratively in our dynamic, globally distributed team to design and implement cutting-edge ETL/ELT solutions in the cloud, accelerating scientific breakthroughs like never before.

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 (DBT, Snowflake), Python 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 6 years’ 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, DataOps.Live).

• 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.

Desirable Skills/Experience

NA

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 is a place where technology meets science to create a significant impact on patients' lives. We are a purpose-led global organization that pushes the boundaries of science to discover and develop life-changing medicines. Our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop these medicines. We empower our business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.