Senior Engineer - Cloud

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Cloud

GCL: D1

Introduction to role

As a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer at AstraZeneca, you will be responsible for crafting, implementing, and maintaining AWS infrastructure while incorporating DevSecOps methodologies and security standard processes. You will work closely with a global team of engineers (software, data, Ops), architects, business analysts, project managers, developers, and data scientists to understand application requirements, design solutions, and make infrastructure decisions. Your focus will be on deploying scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions to support AstraZeneca’s mission.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate and streamline deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless software delivery, infrastructure automation, and security integration (DevSecOps).
• Monitor, optimize, and solve AWS resources to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement security standard methodologies in cloud environments to uphold enterprise security standards.
• Collaborate with global multi-functional teams (software engineers, data scientists, Ops, architects, and business teams) to craft and integrate cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure best practices in cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps methodologies.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills.
• Over 7+ years of IT industry experience, with substantial expertise as a DevOps or Cloud Engineer.
• In-depth experience with development, configuration, and maintenance of Cloud services using AWS.
• Strong experience using AWS services (Compute, Storage, Network, RDS, Security, Serverless e.g., AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge).
• Experience with automated deployment tools and the principles of CI/CD using tools such as (but not limited to) Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions/Runners, CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform, Helm etc.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AWS Batch).
• Experience in cloud design, networking concepts, security standard methodologies.
• Experience with Configuration management tools such as Ansible etc.
• Experienced user of Git with understanding of branching, Git flows and release management.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash or similar and packaging (Virtual environments).
• Knowledge & experience of Enterprise Identity Management (e.g., SSO, SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Solid understanding of application architectures including Cloud Native approaches to infrastructure.
• Experience with testing tools like SonarQube, Cucumber, Pytest etc.
• Experience in creating and running different types of tests to ensure software and systems work correctly, including unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and acceptance tests.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience using AWS CDK with TypeScript to define and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of agile methodologies; experience in the pharma domain is a plus.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of programming skills in Java, .Net, etc.

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 has a direct impact on 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 and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment that values diverse minds working inclusively together.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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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.