Lead Consultant Java Full Stack

Job Title Lead Consultant Java Full Stack

Career Level: E

Introduction to role

In Early Science highly skilled scientists generate ideas and perform experiments that support complex drug discovery projects. The environment is driven by scientific and technical innovation with diverse workflows data vendor solutions and in-house builds. As Lead Consultant Full Stack Engineer the work will sit at the intersection of latest software engineering and pioneering science helping to remove barriers that slow the discovery of new drug candidates. Partnering with Software and Data Engineers Architects Analysts Informaticians and scientific colleagues this role designs and delivers technical solutions in DevOps teams troubleshoots complex issues and shapes the direction of our platforms. The impact is direct: enabling scientists to do work that is not possible today and turning bold ideas into real-world medicines.

Accountabilities

Lead the design and implementation of full stack software and data solutions that simplify scientific workflows accelerate experimentation and improve quality across therapeutic areas. Modernise on-premise systems while working with a powerful cloud technology stack transforming siloed systems into a coherent ecosystem that delivers compelling user experiences. Collaborate closely with product design data science and scientific teams to build novel products and features that tackle long-standing problems in drug discovery. Take ownership of changes to data models core architecture and codebase and develop across all layers of the stack. Champion modern agile engineering practices including rigorous code reviews automated testing logging monitoring and alerting. Mentor and support less experienced engineers through feedback pairing and hands-on career development. Plan implement and support core infrastructure to improve scalability reliability performance and availability. Stay ahead of the curve with technology trends experiment with new tools (including engineering copilot technologies) participate in internal and external communities and apply critical thinking to propose robust solutions to complex engineering problems. Ready to help shape AstraZenecas digital journey

Essential Skills/Experience

The role requires senior level technical skills and we consider the below essential capabilities:

• Proven experience of developing innovative new solutions to engineering problems
• Deep expertise in languages like Python Java C with the willingness and ability to quickly adapt to a new language
• Experience in at least one major web development framework from Flask Django Spring and beyond
• Strong front end skills with one of the major font end frameworks from React Angular or .
• Additional front-end skills in CSS as well as some related CSS framework like Bootstrap
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases and knowledge 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
• Experience in cloud services and tools (e.g. AWS services such as S3 Redshift lambda DMS)
• Exhibit coding standard processes including testing code review and version control
• CI/CD experience with 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

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Familiarity with Drug Discovery/Chemistry/ Cheminformatics concepts and data
• Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts and MLOps
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in microservice architectures
• Experience with message queuing (RabbitMQ SQS etc.)
• Experience with GitOps for Kubernetes

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we ignite bold thinking with the Job Title Lead Consultant - Full Stack Engineer

Introduction to role

In Early Science highly skilled scientists generate ideas and perform experiments that support complex drug discovery projects. The environment is driven by scientific and technical innovation with diverse workflows data vendor solutions and in-house builds. As Lead Consultant Full Stack Engineer the work will sit at the intersection of latest software engineering and pioneering science helping to remove barriers that slow the discovery of new drug candidates. Partnering with Software and Data Engineers Architects Analysts Informaticians and scientific colleagues this role designs and delivers technical solutions in DevOps teams fixes complex issues and shapes the direction of our platforms. The impact is direct: enabling scientists to do work that is not possible today and turning bold ideas into real-world medicines.

Accountabilities

Lead the design and implementation of full stack software and data solutions that simplify scientific workflows accelerate experimentation and improve quality across therapeutic areas. Modernise on-premise systems while working with a powerful cloud technology stack transforming siloed systems into a coherent ecosystem that delivers compelling user experiences. Collaborate closely with product design data science and scientific teams to build novel products and features that tackle long-standing problems in drug discovery. Take ownership of changes to data models core architecture and codebase and develop across all layers of the stack. Champion modern agile engineering practices including rigorous code reviews automated testing logging monitoring and alerting. Mentor and support less experienced engineers through feedback pairing and hands-on career development. Plan implement and support core infrastructure to improve scalability reliability performance and availability. Stay ahead of the curve with technology trends experiment with new tools (including engineering copilot technologies) participate in internal and external communities and apply critical thinking to propose robust solutions to complex engineering problems. Ready to help shape AstraZenecas digital journey

Essential Skills/Experience

The role requires senior level technical skills and we consider the below essential capabilities:

Proven experience of developing innovative new solutions to engineering problems

Deep expertise in languages like Python Java C with the willingness and ability to quickly adapt to a new language

Experience in at least one major web development framework from Flask Django Spring and beyond

Strong front end skills with one of the major font end frameworks from React Angular or .

Additional front-end skills in CSS as well as some related CSS framework like Bootstrap

Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases and knowledge 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

Experience in cloud services and tools (e.g. AWS services such as S3 Redshift lambda DMS)

Exhibit coding guidelines including testing code review and version control

CI/CD experience with 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

Desirable Skills/Experience

Familiarity with Drug Discovery/Chemistry/ Cheminformatics concepts and data

Basic understanding of Machine Learning concepts and MLOps

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Experience in microservice architectures

Experience with message queuing (RabbitMQ SQS etc.)

Experience with GitOps for Kubernetes

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to

inspire life-changing -person 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.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where technology and science come together to transform how medicines are discovered and developed. Work here has a tangible impact on patients as digital platforms data and AI are used to unlock new insights and speed up decision-making. Teams are empowered to experiment with modern tools and approaches from cloud-native engineering to hackathons that explore emerging technologies. There is strong backing to innovate at scale collaborate across disciplines and markets and continuously grow skills through real-world challenges mentoring and learning opportunities. Contributions are visible valued and directly connected to accelerating the companys growth and redefining what is possible in healthcare.

If this role excites you and you want to help shape AstraZenecas digital journey apply now to join us!power to

inspire life-changing -person 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.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where technology and science come together to transform how medicines are discovered and developed. Work here has a tangible impact on patients as digital platforms data and AI are used to unlock new insights and speed up decision-making. Teams are empowered to experiment with modern tools and approaches from cloud-native engineering to hackathons that explore emerging technologies. There is strong backing to innovate at scale collaborate across disciplines and markets and continuously grow skills through real-world challenges mentoring and learning opportunities. Contributions are visible valued and directly connected to accelerating the companys growth and redefining what is possible in healthcare.

If this role excites you and you want to help shape AstraZenecas digital journey apply now to join us!

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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.