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Associate Director Data Engineering

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

AstraZeneca

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Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
Master's degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Computer Science, Engineering, or Bioinformatics background (Master level) with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Deep knowledge of Python and vast experience with Python data and scientific libraries like pandas, numpy/scipy, polars, etc
  • An ability to interact with various data sources, both structured and unstructured (e.g. HDFS, SQL, noSQL)
  • Experience working across multiple scientific compute environments to create data workflows and pipelines (e.g. HPC, cloud, Unix/Linux systems)
  • Understanding of the FAIR data principles and how they apply to the delivery of integrated X-Omics solutions
  • Deep understanding of typical data quality issues, cleaning and masking techniques

Nice to have

  • Experience working with metadata models, controlled vocabularies and ontologies
  • Experience with deploying data pipelines using orchestration services: Airflow/Prefect/AWS Glue/Dagster/etc.
  • Experience using AWS services: S3/EBS, EC2, CloudWatch, SNS and Lambda.
  • Understanding of software development, testing and quality processes, experience with testing frameworks and documentation
  • Expertise with biological/health data, especially NGS and other 'omic technologies.
  • Ability to understand, map, integrate, and document complex data relationship and business rules.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will significantly impact the role of data engineering on the delivery of Data Products to the Oncology R&D organisation. Ensuring we are continuously advancing our data stack as well as our automation and observability capabilities will be central to your work.

What you'll do

  • Building and maintaining the infrastructure and pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data for use in data products and analyses.
  • Working with data scientists and other stakeholders to understand the data needs and requirements of the organization and designing data systems and pipelines to meet these needs.
  • Implementing data ingestion, transformation, and storage systems in a FAIR and high-quality way
  • Ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of data systems and pipelines.
  • Implementing data governance policies and procedures to ensure the security, privacy, and integrity of data.
  • Collaborating with other members of the data team to build and maintain data products and services.
  • Staying up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in the field of data engineering

How you'll work

This is an in-office role based in Barcelona, ES, with a requirement to work a minimum of three days per week on-site. Remote or travel flexibility is not available.

Date Posted

23-oct-2026

Closing Date

29-oct-2026

Hiring process

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  4. Interview

    A two-way conversation about your skills and suitability for the role, and a chance for you to find out if AstraZeneca is right for you.

  5. Pre-employment screening

  6. Offer

  • Candidates who reach interview stage or beyond usually get feedback within 14 days of the role's closing date.
  • Interview travel expenses are reimbursed for journeys over 100km.
  • Alcohol and drug testing is carried out for new hires where required by local country legislation.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines in therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and respiratory and immunology. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on innovative medicines and advanced technologies like AI and data science to transform patient care.

In Spain, AstraZeneca has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, contributing to clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations. The company is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, offering international professionals opportunities to work on global projects, particularly in areas like cell therapy, AI-driven health solutions (Evinova), and patient safety. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, AstraZeneca Spain is an attractive destination for talent seeking to make a global impact while living in Spain.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1999
Employees
10,000+
Headquarters
Cambridge, UK
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • AstraZeneca offers a global, multicultural work environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the world.
  • The company has a strong commitment to employee development and offers various career growth programs.
  • Spain offices are located in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, offering a high quality of life and vibrant culture.
  • AstraZeneca is a leader in innovative therapies, providing employees with the chance to work on cutting-edge medical advancements.
  • The company supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Additional information

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.

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