ENGINEER - Python

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that

focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Design, develop, test, deploy and support mining based projects
• Gather business requirements and develop solution accordingly
• Configures the code, adhering to standards, modularization, scalability and reuse of code
• Performs unit/functional testing, supports UAT and performs bot classification and validation
• Strong hands-on working experience and expertise in programming using Python
• Proficient in Python and SQL
• Good understanding of data base management systems
• Strong experience with databases such as SQL, NoSQL
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies.
• Identify bottlenecks/bugs and devise solutions to mitigate the same. Also motivate team to meet tight deadlines and to perform individually whilst working as part of global team.
• Good understanding of data warehouse concepts is a must.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analysing data to identify any potential gaps is required.
• Knowledge in visualization techniques and be able to present multiple options to business users
• Collecting and interpreting data, analysing results & creating automated reports for internal teams and/or external clients
• Identifying patterns and trends in data sets
• Bring best practices in Data Management and Visualization of the same.
• Providing technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
• Additional duties as required of Data Visualization Analyst
• Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate value proposition to customers through consulting services engagements.
• Take ownership of issues through from delivery or issue resolution or escalation, as appropriate

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Technical Degree
• Overall 4 to 6 years of IT Experience (Preferably Python, SQL and Data Mining)
• Hands on working experience in Python, SQL
• Create Technical specifications, Test plans and support documentations
• Sound knowledge on ITIL principles, Incident/Change management and AZ Access provisioning
• Strong Interpersonal, Technical writing, communication and presentation skills with Senior Stakeholders
• Passionate to know the latest trends or developments in automation and adapt to the same

DESIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of any one Technology Stack such as Python, SQL, Power BI, MSTR or Celonis
• ITIL Certified or Trained
• Application knowledge related to Service Now, Jira
• Responsible for completing the Application Life Cycle plans for individual applications, which incorporate all attributes of the technology stack, to the required level of detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Stays abreast of the development in area of professional competence.

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?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

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.

Date Posted

17-Aug-2021

Closing Date

14-Sep-2021

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.