Data Engineer

AstraZeneca

Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Job Description

About the job

About the job

JOB TITLE : JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

CAREER LEVEL: C1

Embrace novel and varied challenges working across the business

Be connected to different functions, areas and roles across the business. We are supported by leaders in our aspiration to break down boundaries and draw on inter-functional learnings. It means we get to face interesting business problems and varied data. One day working along the whole development cycle from molecules to delivery, the next supporting HR processes or medicine launches

About Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

About The Team

A team of deep specialists, our skills range from mathematics to computation. Our diversity is our strength. We turning complex information into lifechanging and practical insights, every day. Our progressive operating model means that we stay at the forefront. Evolving and learning from what we’re seeing externally.

We impact patients lives. Empowering and enabling the business to run faster and better, we play a part in improving lives across the world.

About The Role

The Data Engineer works predominantly on creating pipelines for different datasets and data sources. The Data Engineer applies and inspires the adoption of analytics across the business.

The Data Engineer synthesizes and leverages the business’s dataset and data to enhance the business’ capabilities for overall goal achievement. The Data Engineer is instrumental in helping the business continue its evolution into an analytical and data-driven culture.

This role of the Data Engineer supports relevant stakeholders through quantitative analytics, and the application of appropriate advanced analytics for the business’s key initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of other data engineers and business subject matter experts to solve complex data problems using Python
• Build Insights and Analytics Reports using Python and share Advanced Insights to stakeholders in Excel and PPT.
• Work on various different data sources and structures.
• Drive the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data sources.
• Analyze and interpret the results of product experiments.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

Must have Direct Hands-on, 2 to 5 years of experience, building complex systems using Python

• Must have fundamental knowledge of Problem Solving
• Experience should include the following,
• Extensive knowledge in Python Programming
• Prior experience in Healthcare Domain, is a plus
• Experience using Big Data, is a plus. Exposure to SPARK is desirable
• Should have Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving ability. Should be able to grasp new concepts quickly
• Should be well familiar with Agile Project Management Methodology
• Should have experience of managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Should be a team player with open mind
• Knowledge in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Techniques, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning are plus
  
  

WHY JOIN US ?

A place to do important work. We connect across the whole business to power each function to better influence patient outcomes and improve their lives. Impactful and valuable, this is where you come to raise your profile and do good for others. Rise to the challenge of shaping the future of an evolving business in the technology space.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.