Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Consultant - Data Engineering
Career Level: D2
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of data engineering? Join our Data Analytics and AI (DA&AI) organization within Operations IT, where we deliver innovative Data Analytics and AI solutions across various Operations capability areas. Our work directly impacts patients by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. As a Full Stack Data Engineer, you'll collaborate with a diverse team to create high-impact, scalable products that drive actionable insights and support our business goals. Are you up for the challenge?
Accountabilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines for integration, transformation, and analysis.
- Demonstrate proficiency in ETL/ELT processes, ensuring high-quality code for data ingestion and transformation.
- Enhance efficiency and performance of data workflows using sophisticated techniques.
- Develop and maintain data models aligned with business requirements.
- Create APIs and microservices for seamless data integration across platforms.
- Optimize databases and queries for maximum performance.
- Mentor developers on standard methodologies and conduct peer programming and code reviews.
- Ensure compliance with data security regulations and implement validation techniques.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and supply to software development lifecycle processes.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, collaborators, and product managers to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Perform testing to ensure data solutions meet quality standards.
- Maintain clear documentation for knowledge base articles and deployment release notes.
- Diagnose and resolve sophisticated issues related to data pipelines and applications.
- Use cloud-based services for data storage and processing.
- Liaise with internal teams and third-party vendors to address application issues effectively.
- Create and maintain data visualizations and dashboards for actionable insights.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in developing software engineering and data engineering solutions.
- Extensive experience with ELT/ETL tools such as SnapLogic, FiveTran, or similar.
- Deep expertise in Snowflake, DBT (Data Build Tool), and similar data warehousing technologies.
- Proficient in designing and optimizing data models for large-scale systems.
- Solid understanding of data pipeline principles, including dimensional modeling and schema design.
- Familiarity with Data Mesh and Data Product concepts.
- Strong data orchestration skills for handling workflows.
- Proficiency in data visualization technologies like Power BI.
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitHub.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Automated testing frameworks (Unit Test, system integration testing, regression testing & data testing).
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
- Experience with relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
- Deep technical expertise in building software solutions with modern JavaScript stack (Node.js, ReactJS, AngularJS).
- Solid understanding of cloud-based services including AWS (S3, EC2, RDS, EBS, Lambda).
- Excellent communication skills for handling collaborator expectations.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Advanced SQL skills for data analysis.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in health sciences, Life Sciences, Data Management, Information Technology, or related field.
- Significant experience in the pharmaceuticals industry with understanding of industry-specific data requirements.
- Shown capability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in large multinational organizations within pharmaceutical or similar environments.
- Certification in AWS Cloud or other relevant certifications.
- Awareness of GenAI tools available in the market.
- Solid understanding of basic prompting techniques.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious 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 daring world.
At AstraZeneca, we are committed to driving innovative transformation on our journey to becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Our work enables others to scale efficiently with big data in software systems and processes. We speed up processes and enhance decision-making quality. Here, the impact of our changes is recognized from the top. Collaborate with leading experts in specialist communities, access innovative techniques, and be part of novel solutions. We thrive on breaking new ground while maintaining high ethical standards. Our inclusive team connects diverse areas to decode business needs and apply technical know-how for greater value.
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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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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