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Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
Hybrid in Mollet del Valles·Full-time·Added 5 months ago
This job was published 5 months ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
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 8+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
In return, we offer direct impact on life-changing R&D, a high-autonomy engineering culture with experienced peers, flexible working models, and the purpose-driven environment of a global science and technology company.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Mindset & Ways of Working
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability - you build it, you run it.
- Curious and eager to learn; comfortable adapting to evolving technologies and requirements.
- Collaborative team player in a cross-functional, international environment.
Experience & Qualifiscations
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of relevant experience building secure, scalable, resilient cloud-native backend systems at enterprise scale.
- Deep proficiency in Python (incl. boto3) and SQL; background in an additional OOP language (Scala, Java, or C#) is a plus.
- Solid AWS expertise: Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, Athena, API Gateway, IAM, S3; serverless and event-driven design patterns.
- CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps and Git; IaC with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Security awareness: AWS security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and MFA.
- Nice to have: containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Fargate), Snowflake, Apache Iceberg, NoSQL DBs.
- Business-fluent English (written and spoken)
The role
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.
What you'll do
Ready to shape the future? As Senior Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be actively designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native backend systems and data services on AWS, contributing directly to our Data & AI platform and R&D product roadmap. You write production code, build pipelines, own deployments, and take end-to-end accountability for the solutions you deliver. If you thrive building things that matter, in a team that values quality, ownership, and continuous improvement, this role is for you.
Your key responsibilities:
- Implement new features and maintain platform functionalities using AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, Athena, API Gateway, and more); own deployments end to end.
- Design and implement data processing pipelines, data archive processes, and RESTful/microservice integrations; apply serverless and event-driven patterns.
- Write clean, well-tested, documented Python code; apply OOP and design patterns; participate actively in code reviews.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps; apply IaC principles using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Embed AWS security best practices and our security standards into every solution; ensure observability through monitoring and health checks.
Hiring process
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
Additional information
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it 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!
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