Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Hybrid in Mollet del Valles·Full-time·Added yesterday

Merck

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What they offer

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
Merck doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Mollet del Valles for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

The role

Ready to shape the future of digital, data and information technology in healthcare manufacturing and supply chain? As Senior AWS Cloud Architect, you will design and implement scalable, secure and AI ready cloud architectures that turn business needs into reliable data, analytics, automation, machine learning and generative AI solutions. You will act as a trusted architectural partner for business and technology stakeholders, create reusable blueprints and engineering patterns, and guide internal and external teams from concept through delivery. Working across a global matrix, you will oversee platform architecture, strengthen automation and observability, support production solutions, and promote responsible adoption of cloud and AI capabilities.

You will translate complex requirements into pragmatic solution designs, implementation guidance and standards aligned with security, enterprise architecture and responsible AI principles. You will evaluate AWS services, build proof of concepts, define model integration and operationalization patterns, and provide third level support for manufacturing and supply chain applications. By mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge, you will help teams deliver high quality solutions with the right balance of scalability, resilience, performance, reusability and cost efficiency.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A master's degree in computer science, engineering, data science or a comparable discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Five to eight years of hands on experience in AWS cloud architecture and engineering, including at least three years working with data warehousing, data lake and cloud native analytics concepts.
Practical experience with AWS artificial intelligence and machine learning services, including Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, Step Functions, Athena, Redshift and EMR, or comparable enterprise platforms.
Experience designing AI ready architectures with secure data access, model integration, prompt and API orchestration, retrieval augmented generation patterns, observability and responsible AI guardrails.
Strong expertise in APIs, application deployment, integration patterns, continuous integration and continuous deployment using Azure DevOps and Git, plus infrastructure as code using CloudFormation or comparable tooling.
At least three years of experience with container architectures, Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, together with strong knowledge of services such as S3, Redshift, RDS, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda and EMR.
Strong Python, SQL and PySpark skills, with experience building scalable applications, data processing pipelines, monitoring, alerting, health checks and production grade solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, experience in agile delivery, mentoring and cross team collaboration, plus professional fluency in English. AWS certifications are highly desirable.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

How they hire

2 steps2 interviews

Online application
Application review
Behaviour-based interviews
With HR team and hiring managers
Consistent behaviour-based questions about your experience, skills and attitude; by phone, video and/or face to face.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Half-day event assessed against behavioural criteria; may include presentations, group exercises, case studies and role plays.

Expect to hear back within about two weeks of submitting an application.
Dress code and interview details are confirmed by the recruiter with the invitation.

About Merck

Merck is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, operating across healthcare, life science, and electronics. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, it is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical and chemical companies, known for innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. The company's life science division provides products and services for research and bioproduction, while its healthcare segment focuses on oncology, immunology, and neurology.

In Spain, Merck has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting its healthcare and life science operations. The company is known for a collaborative and international work culture, offering opportunities for professionals in areas like data science, AI, software engineering, and healthcare quality. For international hires, Merck provides a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and professional development, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in Spain.

Industry: Life Science
Founded: 1668
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Darmstadt, Germany
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: merckgroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Merck is a global leader in life science and healthcare, offering international career opportunities.
The company has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing a base for professionals in the region.
Merck emphasizes innovation and research, with many roles in AI, data science, and engineering.
The company offers internships and trainee programs, ideal for early-career professionals.
Merck's work culture is collaborative and international, with English often used in professional settings.

In their own words

About the company & team

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

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