Senior Consultant - DevOps

Job Title: Senior Consultant - DevOps

Career Level: D2

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of scientific research? As a Senior Consultant - DevOps Engineer within the ELN Product Team, you'll be at the forefront of developing, validating, integrating, and maintaining Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs). Your mission will be to design and implement seamless integrations between various applications and the ELN, ensuring efficient data flow and communication. Join us in transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines!

Accountabilities:

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the smooth operation and optimization of ELN systems within our scientific research environment. Collaborate with scientific teams to enhance ELN configurations, fostering collaboration and data sharing. Set up monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution, minimizing disruptions in research workflows. Implement ELN-specific security practices to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance. Work closely with researchers to understand ELN requirements and optimize integrations with lab tools. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for ELN configurations and integrations. Embrace a pragmatic, hands-on mentality while identifying knowledge gaps and raising them.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience with process tools like GIT, JIRA, Confluence and CI/CD tools.

• Experience with Kubernetes, GitOps, Infrastructure as code, monitoring/observability concepts and related tools.

• Experience in building applications incorporating cloud (AWS), API’s, microservices, containerisation and serverless architectures.

• Experience of delivering and supporting software in a DevOps environment.

• Exposure to analytics tools like Power BI (Business Intelligence).

• Excellent problem solving and adaptability.

• Willing to work in cross-cultural environment across multiple time zones.

• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives.

• Eager to learn and develop new tech skills, as required.

• Good written and verbal skills, fluent English.

• Advanced experience with ELN platforms and their technical integration into biopharmaceutical laboratory workflows.

• Expertise in handling scientific data formats, laboratory instrument integrations, and industry-specific technical compliance standards.

• Familiarity with advanced GxP regulations and practices.

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. Our global organization is driven by purpose, pushing the boundaries of science to discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, unlocking potential to make a massive difference in the world. With cutting-edge science combined with leading digital technology platforms, we empower our business to perform at its peak.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now and be part of a team that dares to innovate!

Date Posted

23-Jul-2025

Closing Date

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.