Lead Data Engineer

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Career Level: E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? We are seeking a seasoned Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic data team. With your expertise in Snowflake, SQL, Airflow, and DBT, you'll lead complex data warehousing and integration projects, driving the development of robust data products. This is your chance to make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working, and delivering exponential growth.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable data warehouses and data pipelines.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Oversee and optimize the use of Snowflake for data storage and analytics.

• Develop and maintain SQL-based ETL processes.

• Implement data workflows and orchestrations using Airflow.

• Utilize DBT for data transformation and modeling tasks.

• Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization for both ongoing and new data projects.

• Proven ability to handle large, complex data sets and develop data-centric solutions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen analytical attitude.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in data engineering roles, focusing on data warehousing, data integration, and data product development.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Snowflake

• SQL

• Airflow

• DBT

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Snaplogic

• Python

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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, 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 by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Here, you can innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a modern technology environment. With investment behind us, there's no slowing us down as we drive cross-company change to disrupt the entire industry.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and be part of our journey!

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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.