Senior Consultant - Meta Data Discover

Job Title - Senior Consultant - Meta Data Discover
Career Level - D

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, you would express diverse perspectives, contribute to an energised environment, and provide creative ideas - and be rewarded for this!

We are recruiting for Software Engineer for our Data Enablement team. It is a full-time Grade C role to be based in our GITC site at Chennai.

As part of AstraZeneca’s Information and Data Enablement (IDE) capability we are seeking a Software Engineer to own the hands-on engineering of user interfaces, APIs, data models, and workflows (using BPMN, Groovy script, Camunda and other tools). This means accountability for the clarity & accuracy of diagrams, excellence of code & test-driven development, and collaborating with the Business Analyst, Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Tech Lead (Chennai-based principal engineer), to ensure effective day-to-day execution of a metrics-driven SDLC.

You will need a collaborative delivery approach to be successful. We use Scaled Agile with standard-length program increments (12-14 weeks). 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 and experience

• Deep Understanding and practical knowledge of IDE’se.g., Eclipse/PyCharm/IntelliJ.

• Deep Understanding and practical knowledge of Git (CI/CD mechanism for code develop,code review, and code push).

• Nice to have:working knowledge of data cataloguing tools like Collibra, BigID, data.world, Talend Data Catalog etc

• Proven knowledge in Scripting - (example - Python / JavaScript, Groovy, Camunda) and ability to write scripts and solutions agonistic of the programming language used (however prior experience in Python development and Groovy script is a plus).

• Hands-on experience in Database concepts and fair idea about how data gets stored in the backend and connecting them to the UI.

• Proven ability in converting a proposed design into an automated solution.

• 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).

• Knowledge and experience of Collibra Data Governance platform.

• Knowledge and experience of one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python

Desirable skills and experience

• Excellent Jira acumen including a proactive approach to status updates.

• Experience of Agile practices, preferably having been part of an Agile team for several years.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.

We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status