Lead Consultant - DevOps Engineer

Career Level: E

Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a seasoned DevOps Engineer to join our Knowledge Graph Team, focusing on the Knowledge Engineering Team infrastructure. This role demands expertise in service setup and infrastructure management, particularly with graph databases. If you thrive on solving complex problems and have a knack for learning quickly, iterating, and persisting towards optimal solutions, this is the opportunity for you! Your skills in CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies, and cloud platforms will be crucial as you deploy knowledge graph services and manage infrastructure. A background in computer science and fluency in English are essential, while familiarity with pharmaceutical industry-specific data standards is a plus.

Accountabilities:

- Implement and maintain Neo4j graph database infrastructure to deploy the Knowledge Graph Service.

- Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure meets service requirements.

- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools for streamlined deployment.

- Leverage containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.

- Configure and manage AWS cloud platform for optimal performance and scalability.

- Implement monitoring and logging solutions for performance, reliability, and security.

- Continuously evaluate and improve infrastructure setup with new technologies and best practices.

- Document infrastructure setup, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- Strong knowledge in setting up and managing Neo4j (or similar) graph database infrastructure, including configuration, backup, monitoring, and performance tuning.

- Proven experience with DevOps tools and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and automated deployment (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

- Expertise in cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or OpenShift for service deployment and management.

- Experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable network infrastructure, including load balancing, SSL/TLS, and VPNs.

- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of the Neo4j service.

- Strong understanding of ITIL processes, IT service management, and incident management.

- Experience with Agile methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a dynamic environment.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

- Expertise in performance optimisation techniques for large-scale infrastructure environments.

- Knowledge of advanced network and security concepts like zero-trust architectures.

- Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

- Certification in cloud platforms or DevOps methodologies.

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.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow while driving cross-company change to disrupt the industry. With a focus on innovation and collaboration across diverse teams, we are committed to making a difference in patients' lives worldwide.

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of the pharmaceutical industry!

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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.