Senior Full Stack Engineer - Biologics Discovery Platform
Senior Full Stack Engineer - Biologics Discovery Platform
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Senior Full Stack Engineer
Are you a leader who possesses expertise in and passion for designing and implementing scalable full stack solutions in the cloud Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines If so AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global innovationdriven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca were proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
R&D ITs vision is to deliver the best science IT capabilities in biopharma which we define as agile responsive and fitforfuture. Our goal is to engage with our stakeholders as a strategic partner in delivering lifechanging medicines to our patients. The desired effect of your role is to take accountability as a leader for delivering a Best in Class IT experience withinR&D IT.
Delivering the portfolio of projects and services needs people with hybrid skill sets covering technical analytical project management service management and business analysis skills combined with an excellent knowledge of finance as well as product and portfolio strategy processes. Our project managers lead or contribute to a range of projects including IT development data management analytics AI machine learning business transformation and more. Our projects deploy a range of technologies including internal custom built solutions packaged software ERP solutions Software as a Service as well as Cloud based solutions and BI tools.
At AstraZeneca were not just about creating lifechanging medicines; were about creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We have taken on an ambitious goal of revolutionizing antibody discovery at AstraZeneca by significantly reducing the time it takes to discover a clinical candidate using worldclass technology and advanced data & AI capabilities. To support this initiative we are building Augmented Biologics Discovery Platform within the R&D IT. Were looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer who design and implement scalable full stack solutions in cloud. If youre someone who can design and implement endtoend software solutions meeting scientists requirements working within a globally distributed team then this is the role for you!
About the Role
In this role you will join a global team of software data and MLOps engineers architects BAs PMs in our Augmented Biologics Platform to support biologics and antibody drug discovery as a Senior Full Stack Engineer. The following will form part of the role:
Working with cutting edge technology stack in a cloud environment
Responsible for designing and implementing software and data solutions to make our science easier to do easier to learn from and offer faster delivery and higher quality across all therapeutic areas.
Delivering productiongrade data products suppporting AI/ML technologies
Design and build novel products and features to address longstanding problems in drug discovery with a focus on producing amazing user experiences that are more than the sum of their parts.
Collaborate with product design data science and our scientific teams to build cuttingedge experiences and services
Propose and implement changes to our data models core architecture and codebase
Develop all levels of the technical stack even if youre more experienced in some layers
Advocate and advance modern agile software development practices and help develop and evangelize a vibrant software engineering culture
Plan implement and support core infrastructure with an overall objective to improve the scalability reliability performance and availability
Advocate for rigorous engineering practices and discipline: code reviews automated testing logging monitoring alerting etc.
Passionate to stay on top of tech trends experiment with and learn new technologies participate in internal & external technology communities and mentor other members of the engineering community
Propose solutions for engineering problems deploying critical thinking and analysis skills
Education Qualifications Skills and Experience
Experience in designing endtoend full stack software in cloud
Deep expertise in Java and Python. Additionally expertise in other programming languages like C Node.js will be advantageous
Experience in at least one major web development framework from Spring Flask Django and beyond
Strong front end skills with one of the major font end frameworks from React Angular or Vue.js .
Additional frontend skills in CSS as well as some related CSS framework like Bootstrap
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases and knowledge of query optimization techniques
Proficiency in Linux environments
Demonstrable high proficiency in data structures and design patterns as well as associated antipatterns. Be able to defend compare and contrast these decisions
Demonstrable abilities with the coding best practices including testing code review and version control
CI/CD experience with some automation tooling like Jenkins TravisCI Github actions etc.
Experience of data analysis profiling investigating interpreting and documenting data structures
Excellent teamworking verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Desirable Requirements:
Familiarity with Computational Biology/ Bioinformatics concepts
Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts and MLOps
Experience in microservice architecture
Experience with message queuing (RabbitMQ SQS etc.
Experience with GitOps for Kubernetes
WHY JOIN US
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
Help to shape our journey towards becoming a techenabled enterprise. Encouraged to look to the future think strategically and innovate we influence progress today. We are constantly introducing new solutions and technology through on our quest to grow through innovation. We love it here because put simply we make a meaningful impact.
Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a worldrenowned pharmaceutical brand!
SO WHATS NEXT
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit please share this posting with them.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging facetoface in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind providing space where teams can come together to strategize brainstorm and connect on key projects.
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Are you interested in working at AZ apply today!
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing . #LIHybrid
Date Posted
11Mar2025Closing Date
27Mar2025AstraZeneca 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
