Lead Data Engineer – Data Analytics and AI
Career Level
- E
Introduction to Role
Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Join our Data Analytics and AI team within Enabling IT to drive innovation in a leading pharmaceutical company. As the Lead Data Engineer, you'll spearhead the technical delivery of projects, ensuring they align with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage scalable and robust data infrastructure for analytics and AI.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and delivery managers for technical vision and alignment.
- Maintain technical designs, manage risks, and resource allocation.
- Lead and mentor teams (Data Engineering, AI) and work with AI/GenAI leads.
- Define and communicate governance frameworks including risk management and performance metrics.
- Develop and implement analytical models from large datasets.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, data security, and industry standards.
- Monitor and improve system and analytics performance.
- Adhere to FAIR principles to enhance data usability and sharing.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in data and software engineering.
- Expertise in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and AI.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps, DataOps, product management.
- Experience with Agile, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Automation Testing).
- Technologies: Snowflake, DBT, Fivetran, Jira.
- Programming: Java, Python.
- Cloud services: AWS, Airflow, ECS/EKS.
- SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Concepts: Data Mesh, Data Product.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or large multinational environments.
- Relevant certifications in data engineering, analytics, and AI.
Work Environment and Culture
- In-office requirement of 3 days/week with flexibility.
- Collaboration in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Emphasis on innovation, learning, and inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity
- AstraZeneca is committed to diversity and equality.
- Open to candidates from all backgrounds.
Application
- Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Summary
Join AstraZeneca as a Lead Data Engineer to drive innovation in pharmaceuticals through advanced data and AI technologies. Lead teams, build infrastructure, and influence global health solutions.
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