Engineer

Job Description

The scope of Application Lifecycle Services is two-fold. On the one hand, the group will deliver end-to-end custom application development services available to any part of the AZ IT organization and the business. On the other hand, the group will also deliver complete SDLC work-streams, such as application testing, application retirement etc., in a platform-agnostic way to any IT program in AZ.This role is for a Solution Engineer. The Solution Engineer will be responsible for architect, design, development, performance testing, documentation and implementation of comprehensive software solutions that enable AstraZeneca to discover and develop new innovative medicines.In this role you will apply your technical expertise working in a scrum team to deliver a solution to one of the many scientific challenges within AZ. This role requires an individual with strong technical skills in multiple open source technologies.Candidate Focus & Challenge Review the standard role profile and capture some brief headlines describing what will specifically be expected of this role over the next 12 months (e.g. if Programme /Project based role consider describing the project scope & deliverables expected)The key area of focus for this role is to design and build software solutions using agile deliver methodologiesThe candidate will be accountable for (but not limited to) the following activities:Use technical knowledge and expertise to lead the design and coding software solutions.Work with key stakeholders to identify functional and technical requirements, translate into design specifications, determine testing levels and manage test case and test script development in line with ALS processes and standards, ensuring that requirements are effectively met, tested and implemented.Ensure that solution architecture and designs are compliant with appropriate guidelines and standards and are robust to address business, application, information and infrastructure architectural requirements.Ensure effective interoperability of services and technologies and ensure alignment of solutions with AstraZeneca standards, policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.Maintain awareness and knowledge of software industry trends and specialized business needs, and proactively identify and drive identification of opportunities to be leveraged in solutions delivered.Help to create an environment that promotes collaboration within and across teams.Our Ideal Candidate Will DemonstrateAn undeniable passion for software development and design using open source platforms.Expert knowledge of software development, testing processes, and methodologies, and maintained by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Self-motivation and an ability to contribute to rapidly evolving programs.A strong academic record (min. Bachelor degree) with experience in software development.4 years of experience developing Java based applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience with and knowledge of tools that can help make software delivery and testing more effective. Preference for experience with the following tools: Jira, Confluence; Code coverage and analysis: Clover, SonarCube (code coverage and analysis); Stash (code review); Bamboo, puppet (CI, deployment, and release management); Zephyr, Selenium, jMeter, TestComplete, Docker,Perform work without significant direction.Help transform Application Lifecycle Services solution delivery process as it evolves into a modern test-driven, continuously integrated, set of micro-services.Candidate Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceReview the standard role profile and capture any additional critical knowledge, skill and experience demands relative to this specific role (e.g. if Programme Manager for SAP consider previous experience of executing SAP projects)Add references to specific leadership, core or professional capabilities which will be recruited against and integral to the job.Leadership Capabilities:Able to demonstrate examples to evidence the Leadership Capabilities: Working Collaboratively and Strategic Leadership.Excellent written and verbal skills with fluent English (written and verbal)Technical capabilities:Expert in Software Development and use of open source technologies.Expert in developing service based solutions.Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssentialEssentialTechnical Degree in Computer Science / ITExcellent skills in Agile Application DevelopmentExperience working on an agile projectExperience working in a global organization where stakeholders and project team members are geographically dispersed.Quick learner, demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and programming languages as necessarySolid skills in Java 8Node.JsSpringBootJUnitOpen source Java frameworksHTML 5/CSS3Angular 6SQLMavenCI tools Hudson, Jenkins or BambooSpring framework 3.0TomcatRestful ServicesDesirableMasters degreeScrum Master Certification.JQuery,

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