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Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
AstraZeneca
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- Senior level
Visa options
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Solid development skills, with practical knowledge of Python, source control (Git), and versioning.
Experience with big data, ETL, and cloud tools and techniques (we currently use AWS-based Python, Terraform, Glue, S3, SQS, and ECS).
A mindset oriented toward automated testing.
Good hands-on experience within the AWS ecosystem.
A DevOps-first approach, with extensive experience using GitHub / GitHub Actions (or similar tools).
SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred).
Experience triaging and resolving tickets.
Experience working within a globally distributed team.
Ability to design and document development best practices.
Good experience in API design (documentation, REST, etc.).
Solid analytical and data manipulation skills.
Experience providing technical guidance within data and analytics teams.
Great interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to delivery.
Comfortable partnering with, and building trusted relationships with, business colleagues.
Some exposure to front-end development and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a stronger focus on data and backend work.
Nice to have
Familiarity with Agile practices, using tools such as Jira.
Experience with visualisation technologies (we focus on Power BI).
A good understanding of AI code-generation opportunities, capabilities, and limitations.
Experience with Terraform (IaC).
Experience with Iceberg, Glue, and/or Hive.
The role
What you'll do
- Design, build, enhance, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for efficient data ingestion and processing.
- Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs intended for system integration.
- Support stakeholders - including data, design, product, and executive teams - with technical data questions.
- Help keep the AWS base infrastructure well maintained.
- Tune SQL queries and ETL pipelines for performance.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation.
- Investigate data issues, analyse end-to-end pipelines, and partner with users to resolve them.
- Stay current with developments in recent technology and industry practices.
- Maintain and refine a front-end application.
Department - Data & Analytics, R&D IT
R&D IT is a global IT capability supporting Drug Research, Drug Development, Product & Portfolio Strategy, Medical Affairs, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, and Global Business Services. We are organised around seven key capability areas: Business Partnering, Solution Delivery, Architecture, Application Support, Data & Analytics, and Change & Operations - with colleagues based across the US, UK, Sweden, India, and Mexico.
The Data & Analytics team provides technical support for the analytics, data, and insight services that are central to the Data and AI/ML strategy of R&D Science IT and AstraZeneca. The team is organised into groups specialising in Information Architecture, Data Engineering, Visual Engineering, Knowledge Management, Data Science, Data Analysis, and Information Governance.
We have taken on a meaningful goal: helping to transform antibody discovery at AstraZeneca by significantly shortening the time it takes to identify a clinical candidate, supported by world-class technology and advanced data and AI capabilities.
Role
As a Senior Data Engineer on the Drug Development Data Platform (3DP), you'll contribute to solution development and testing, offer technical guidance, and share responsibility for delivery. This is a partially business-facing role, so your communication and technical skills are equally valued - you'll be helping to set expectations, share progress, and build relationships with stakeholders.
You'll bring a broad range of knowledge and experience across data and analytics, working almost exclusively on our AWS data platform. You'll join a team responsible for key systems that make clinical trial data available to stakeholders through scalable, cloud-based ETLs managed via a web application.
You'll be part of a team of engineers who work closely with IT colleagues across Mexico, Spain, India, Poland, and the UK. You'll serve as a technical point of reference within the team, and a collaborative delivery approach will help you thrive. We generally favour Agile, though we choose the best-fit approach for each team and set of stakeholders, so familiarity with a range of delivery methods is welcome. You'll offer technical guidance throughout our software development lifecycle - from early concept development through to identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs in existing production services.
Date Posted
19-oct-2026
Closing Date
30-oct-2026
Hiring process
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Assessment
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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.
Pre-employment screening
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.
In their own words
About the company & team
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies - we're proud to nurture a workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are supported to share diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energised, and appreciated for their ideas and creativity.
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.
Location
AstraZeneca · Barcelona
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