Software Engineering Lead (scientific & Ai Tools)

AstraZeneca

Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in the office)
Python programming
Scalable production-quality systems
Ci/cd, automated testing, devops
AstraZeneca is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to design and implement scientific and AI tools that enhance decision-making within Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Science. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Python and AI technologies while fostering collaboration across global teams

Job Summary

  • Own the design, implementation, and delivery of Scientific & AI tools and solutions that accelerate scientific decision-making.
  • Design, build, and operate scalable software in scientific, data, and AI domains, applying modern engineering best practices.
  • Partner with CPSS stakeholders, R&D IT, and Enterprise AI to co-create solutions and provide clear communication of complex topics.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to design and implement scientific and AI tools that enhance decision-making within Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Science. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Python and AI technologies while fostering collaboration across global teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming
  • scalable production-quality systems
  • CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps
  • data engineering and visualization
  • Flask, FastAPI, Dash, Streamlit, React
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows
  • AWS, Unix/Linux HPC

Nice-to-have

  • machine learning, AI, bioinformatics domain expertise
  • data platform architecture
  • clinical or pre-clinical drug discovery experience
  • scientific methods and computational tool development

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

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