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 Software Engineer - Data Marketplace
Career Level - D3
Introduction to role
We are recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer for our Data Marketplace team. This is a full-time Grade D role based at our GITC site in Chennai. As part of AstraZeneca’s Enterprise Data Marketplace (EDM) capability, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of the hands-on engineering of user interfaces, APIs, data models, and workflows using BPMN, Groovy script, and other tools. You will be accountable for the clarity and accuracy of diagrams, excellence in code and test-driven development, and collaboration with the Business Analyst, Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Tech Lead to ensure effective day-to-day execution of a metrics-driven SDLC.
Accountabilities
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/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.
Experience working in Dev-Ops teams in based Kubernetes tools.
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 Data classification, lineage, storage is a plus.
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/Experience
Engineering Degree in IT/Computer Science with minimum 8 years of experience.
Knowledge and experience of Collibra Data Governance platform.
Exposure to AI models, AI governance, data policies and governance is an advantage.
Exposure to platforms like Talend Data Catalog, BigID or Snowflake is an advantage.
Basic AWS knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge and experience of Integration technologies like 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.
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.
AstraZeneca is where technology meets science to transform lives. We empower our teams to innovate and explore new solutions using cutting-edge technology and data. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities for growth and learning. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, we drive cross-company change to disrupt the industry and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!
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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