Software Engineer - Digital Health

The desired effect of your role as Software Engineer Digital Health is to develop and implement solutions in the Digital Therapeutics and Digital Health areas. Our engineering team is being expanded, and we are seeking problem solvers who take accountability for their work and refuse to give up. Our team values creative thinking, integrity, and technical ability.

AstraZeneca Science & Enabling Units IT is building an outstanding organization at the forefront of the digital revolution in healthcare. We're applying technologies such as AI, machine learning, software and data engineering and analytics to provide mission-critical insights. Come and thrive in our culture of excellence, engagement and development - and make a positive difference to patient outcomes.

About this Role

The Digital Health products consists of several solutions where we are harmonizing both backend and frontend solutions into a service catalogue of solutions. This is a combination of COTS and bespoke parts. Connected devices and SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) will be a crucial part of the solutions. A great opportunity for the right candidate to work with development in this space as we're implementing our new strategy.

This role will be responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of change and new demand in software solutions. Depending on the project the work will span cross planning, design, architecture, development and operations. You will also handle roadmaps, technology standards, technical design, delivery against platforms & services.

The Software Engineer will collaborate closely with the architecture and capability teams to ensure the solutions are up to date.

Accountabilities

* Assesses business and technical requirements in line with IT strategy and business priorities.
* Designs software solutions in a sustainable and manageable way using existing and new platforms, in close collaboration with enterprise and solution architecture.
* Gains deep understanding of business requirements and develops strategy to align technical solutions.
* Defines and adheres to software engineering & platform engineering practices.
* Contributes as a technology advisor identifying Information Technology systems implications and providing recommendations to support business objectives.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you should be an experienced and tech savvy software engineer who takes initiatives and is eager to learn. We are looking for someone with strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives. You are technically savvy with a creative mind and experience of driving and leading innovative solutions.

Essential

* Knowledge of modern software engineering patterns and architectures.
* Good knowledge in one or more programming languages (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript)
* Knowledge of client application development frameworks (REACT, Angular, Android, iOS)
* Understanding of modern cloud architectures and offerings.
* Cloud service backends (AWS)
* Container solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Databases (MySQL, RedShift, Mongo DB)
* Source code management (Git)
* Degree in a Software Engineering related field.

Desirable

* Regulatory knowledge, i.e GxP validation or similar

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, you would express diverse perspectives, contribute to an energized environment and provide creative ideas - and be rewarded for this.

Our stunning campus in Gothenburg is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. The site is home to over 2,500 employees, from 50 different nationalities. Gothenburg includes the complete range of functions, and as such offers plenty of development opportunities for a wide range of professionals. Our science teams in Gothenburg collaborate with academic and industry partners in Sweden and globally. And the site itself has been designed with collaboration in mind. From the Coffee Lab to exercise areas, we've built a series of environments where innovation can happen.