Engineer - Data Marketplace
Job Title - Engineer - Data Marketplace
Career Level - C1
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, you would express diverse perspectives, contribute to an energised environment and provide creative ideas - and be rewarded for this!
We are recruiting for Senior Software Engineer for our Data Marketplace team. It is a full-time Grade D role to be based in our GITC site at Chennai.
As part of AstraZeneca’s Enterprise Data Marketplace (EDM) capability we are seeking a Software Engineer to own the hands-on engineering of user interfaces, APIs, data models, and workflows (using BPMN, Groovy script, and other tools). This means accountability for the clarity & accuracy of diagrams, excellence of code & test-driven development, and collaborating with the Business Analyst, Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Tech Lead (Chennai-based principal engineer), to ensure effective day-to-day execution of a metrics-driven SDLC.
You will need a collaborative delivery approach to be successful. We use Scaled Agile with standard-length program increments (12-14 weeks). You will provide technical leadership throughout our software development lifecycle, from the initial development of a technical design based on a blueprint, right through to hypercare. Do you have a real passion for delivering well engineered data and analytics solutions that can help improve patients’ lives? If you do, this will make you stand out from other applicants.
Essential skills and experience
Deep understanding and practical knowledge of IDE’s eg Eclipse/PyCharm or any Workflow Designer.
Experience of one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python,
Deep understanding and hands-on experience of CICD processes and tooling e.g. GitHub.
Proven ability in converting a proposed design into an automated solution.
Prior work experience in converting a business workflow into an automated set of actions.
Proven knowledge in scripting and a willingness to learn new languages.
Hands-on experience in database concepts and fair idea about how data gets stored in the backend and connecting them to the UI.
Fantastic written & spoken English, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to delivery.
An enthusiasm for great documentation (e.g., high level designs, low level designs, coding standards, Knowledge Base Articles).
Desirable skills and experience
Engineering Degree in IT/Computer Science with minimum 3 years of experience
Knowledge and experience of Collibra Data Governance platform.
Knowledge and experience of MuleSoft and Snaplogic
Excellent Jira skills including the ability to rapidly generate JQL on-the-fly and save JQL queries/filters/views/etc for publishing to fellow engineers & senior stakeholders.
Creation of documentation in Confluence.
Experience of Agile practices, preferably having been part of an Agile team for several years.
WHY JOIN US?
We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.
We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
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