Associate Director - Enterprise Integration Architect

Job Title: Associate Director - Enterprise Integration Architect

Career Level - F

Introduction to Role:

Join our Global Enterprise Architect (GEA) Team, where we are responsible for the global development of AstraZeneca Integration/ API products. We work closely with teams across Business Technology Group (BTG - Business Unit) IT teams, Research and development, data governance teams, and SET Area (Line of Business) & Data Offices (SEDO). Our focus is on enterprise Integration architectures with a focus on enterprise API/ Gateway/ Streaming architecture, information architecture, data modelling, and data analysis.

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Director - Enterprise Integration Architect, you will design and develop scalable API solutions, collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts. You will set best practices, guidelines, and standards for API development. You will also ensure APIs are secure, efficient, and easy to use. You will troubleshoot and resolve API performance issues, maintain and update API documentation, conduct code reviews and provide feedback to development teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent number of years of experience in a Data Science or AI engineering or related field.

  
  

• Experience in leading and delivering enterprise Integration / API platform architectural thinking, and its practical application.

  
  

• Experience in the use of conceptual and logical data modelling technologies.

  
  

• Experience in defining and working with information and data regulatory governances.

  
  

• The role holder will possess a blend of data/information architecture, analysis, and engineering skills.

  
  

• Experience in known industry IT architectural patterns and IT architecture ways of working/methodologies (e.g. Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q and Sagemaker).

  
  

• Understands Integration / API Platforms concepts and cloud-based containerization strategies for hybrid cloud environments.

  
  

• Understanding the appropriate Integration / API structure and technology based on business use case and completely familiar with Integration / API lifecycles.

  
  

• Post-graduate degree in MIS, AI

  
  

• Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP APIs.

  
  

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.

  
  

• Experience with API management tools like Apigee, Postman, or Swagger.

  
  

• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  
  

• Familiarity with microservices architecture.

  
  

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  
  

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

  
  

• Experience with API security protocols like OAuth, JWT, and SSL.

  
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  
  

• Strong understanding of data formats like JSON and XML.

  
  

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

  
  

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

  
  

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

  
  

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization.

  
  

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  
  

• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

  
  

• Experience with API testing frameworks.

  
  

• Knowledge of data protection regulations like GDPR.

  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we couple technology with an inclusive mindset to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. Our work has a direct impact on patients. transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to disrupt an industry and change lives!

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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.