AWS Full Stack Engineer

Career Level : C2

Introduction to role

We are looking for an experienced AWS Full Stack Engineer with 4 years of expertise in developing and managing applications across the full stack. The role requires a strong foundation in cloud environments, particularly AWS, and involves both front-end and back-end development tasks. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be considered a strong advantage, as it enables a better understanding of industry-specific applications and needs.

• Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end and back-end components of web applications.
• Cloud Deployment: Apply AWS services for deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
• API Integration: Develop and integrate APIs for seamless connectivity between various applications and services.
• Security Implementation: Implement security standard methodologies to ensure data protection and compliance with industry standards.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize application performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-functional teams including UX designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• User Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and deployment guides.
• Industry Compliance: Ensure that solutions adhere to regulatory requirements, especially within the pharmaceutical sector.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 4 years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer with substantial experience in AWS.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Strong skills in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience in back-end development with languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or similar.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Industry Knowledge:
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Understanding of pharma-specific applications and compliance standards.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives. We are one purpose-led global organization. The enablers and innovators ensure that we can fulfill our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

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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.