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Senior Platform Architect - AWS

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Merck

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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 Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You bring significant experience in cloud and systems architecture, with deep hands-on expertise designing and operating production platforms on AWS.
You have strong expertise in AWS networking, including VPC architecture, Transit Gateway, routing, private connectivity, ingress and egress controls, DNS and network security.
You are highly experienced in cloud security, identity and access management, identity federation, workload identity and least-privilege design across multi-account environments.
You have designed and operated container platforms using Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS and Kubernetes, including cluster lifecycle, service networking, workload scheduling, image management and security.
You have practical, day-to-day experience using agentic AI to research, design, code, test, troubleshoot, automate or operate systems, and understand the implications of agents that can access data and take action.
You understand agentic application architectures, including models, agents, tools, orchestration, memory, guardrails and evaluation, with recent experience using Amazon Bedrock, Agentforce or comparable platforms.
You turn complex technical challenges into clear, reusable patterns and communicate architecture effectively to engineering, product, security and senior stakeholder audiences.
You take ownership from architectural direction through implementation and operation, while balancing developer experience, resilience, maintainability, cost, enterprise risk and the realities of a fast-moving technical landscape.

The role

Apply your Magic with us

Are you ready to explore, break barriers, and discover much more? We know you have big plans. We do, too; innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics passions our colleagues around the world. Together, we dream big and share the enthusiasm for caring for a great diversity of people, customers, patients, and the planet. That is why we are always looking for curious minds that imagine the never-before-seen with us.

What you'll do

Shape the cloud foundations behind the next generation of data, AI and agentic products across a global science and technology organisation. As Senior Platform Architect - AWS, you will define the target architecture, evolution roadmap, guardrails and engineering standards for the Global UPTIMIZE AWS Platform. You will turn complex business and engineering needs into secure, scalable and developer-friendly platform capabilities that help teams move from experimentation to production. Working across AWS architecture, networking, security, identity, platform engineering and agentic technologies, you will establish the patterns that enable autonomy without compromising trust, control or operational ownership. You will define how agent identity, tool access, delegation, workload isolation, auditability and runtime controls should work when software can act on behalf of people and processes. You will lead architecture across AWS networking, identity federation, multi-account environments, container platforms, hybrid connectivity, resilience and security observability. You will make the secure and scalable path the easiest path through reusable architectures, automation, policy-as-code, templates and self-service capabilities. You will partner closely with platform engineers, software engineers, security specialists, data scientists, AI engineers and product leaders, turning architectural intent into working capabilities. With a product mindset, you will improve the platform through real user feedback and measure success through reliability, developer experience, security posture, adoption, delivery speed and cost efficiency. This is an opportunity to make your hands-on experience with enterprise AWS platforms and agentic engineering matter at global scale.

Who you are

*All internal candidates, regardless of whether they work full-time or part-time, will have the opportunity to be considered for the available vacancies

Hiring process

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.

Hiring process

Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to Awakening Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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

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

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