Senior Consultant - Python AWS
Senior Consultant - Python AWS
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Job Description
Job Title: Python AWS Engineer
GCL: D1
Introduction to role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior engineer to advance modern software development practices within our team (DevOps/CI/CD/automated testing) building a bespoke integrated software framework (onpremise/cloud/COTS) which will accelerate the ability of AZ scientists to develop new drug candidates for unmet patient needs. To achieve this goal we need a strong senior individual to work with teams of engineers as well as engage and influence other global teams within Solution Delivery to ensure that our priorities are aligned with the needs of our science. The successful candidate will be a handson coder passionate about software development and also willing to coach and enable wider teams to grow and expand their software delivery capabilities and skills.
Accountabilities
The role will encompass a variety of approaches with the aim of simplifying and streamlining scientific workflows data and applications while advancing the use of AI and automation for use by scientists. Working alongside platform lead architect BA and informaticians you will be working to understand devise technical solutions estimate and deliver and run operationally sustainable platform software. You need to use your technical acumen to determine an optimal balance between COTS and homegrown solutions and own their lifecycles and roadmap.
Our delivery teams are distributed across multiple locations and as Senior Engineer you will need to coordinate activities of technical internal and contract employees. You must be capable of working with others driving ownership of solutions showing humility while striving to enable the development of platform technical team members in our journey. You will raise expectations within the whole team solve complex technical problems and work alongside complementary delivery platforms while aligning solutions with scientific and data strategies and target architecture.
Essential Skills/Experience
- 7 10 years of experience in working with Python.
- Proven experience with Python for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
- Indepth knowledge and handson experience with various AWS services (S3 Glue VPC Lambda Functions Batch Step Functions ECS).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK and CloudFormation.
- Experience with Snowflake or other data warehousing solutions.
- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools specifically Jenkins and Docker.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark or Hadoop is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
- Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards.
- Experience with process tools like JIRA Confluence
- Experience of building unit tests integration tests system tests and acceptance tests
- Good team player and the attitude to work with the highest integrity.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop lifechanging medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cuttingedge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and dataled enterprise. Here you can innovate take ownership explore new solutions experiment with leadingedge technology and tackle challenges in a modern technology environment.
Ready to make an impact Apply now!
Date Posted
16May2025Closing Date
19Jun2025AstraZeneca 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
