Senior Manager - AI Application Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manager - AI Application Engineer

Career Level - E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? As a Senior Manager - AI Application Engineer, you'll apply your algorithmic, data exploration, and computational skills to develop AI and data science solutions across multiple business areas. This technical role involves managing projects within your specialist area, with a full understanding of how your function contributes to achieving the business's objectives. You'll deliver high standards with increasing freedom to act independently, impacting the quality of solutions developed and influencing others. Are you prepared to manage risk in novel situations and drive innovation?

Accountabilities

• Develop, design, and implement applications through a full-stack development approach.
• Work with multi-functional teams to architect scalable AI solutions, integrate APIs, and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Develop and implement machine learning models and pipelines to support various business needs.
• Apply Generative AI techniques to enhance application capabilities, such as natural language processing, image generation, and predictive modeling.
• Maintain and improve existing AI applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, product managers, and other partners to design and implement AI strategies.
• Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.
• Manage clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following standard processes for AI development.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a focus on AI and machine learning applications.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Node.js.
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js and backend technologies including RESTful APIs, Django, or Flask.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or Scikit-learn.
• Good experience with Generative AI models and techniques, such as GANs or transformers.
• Good experience with OpenAI, bedrock models, cognitive services etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, specifically in deploying AI/ML applications.
• Strong understanding of databases such as SQL, NoSQL, and data warehousing solutions like Snowflake.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git etc.
• Establish and make sure development standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements across custom engineering projects.
• Conduct regular code reviews, performance evaluations, and audits to ensure the integrity and reliability of delivered solutions.
• Collaborate with IT governance teams to ensure alignment to interpersonal policies and standards.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in enterprise-level integrations and data engineering projects.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

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, you'll be empowered to lead and take on more ownership. Working in Technology here means you'll be a self-starter who is comfortable stepping up and taking ownership. You'll orchestrate new possibilities, solve challenges, and continuously innovate. Join hackathons, work with large data sets, and challenge yourself to push new boundaries. Our work has a direct impact on patients by 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.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our team!

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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.