At GSK, we are dedicated to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer. As a global leader in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, we have a rich history dating back to the 19th century and a relentless commitment to advancing healthcare for the betterment of humanity.

Our mission is to help people around the world do more, feel better, and live longer. We achieve this by researching, developing, and providing innovative medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Our dedication to scientific excellence and ethical practices guides everything we do.

We seek an experienced Principal Enterprise Architect with over 12 years of proven expertise in architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining comprehensive web and data applications. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical foundation, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality architectural solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, Design scalable web as wells as data applications using modern technologies and best practices.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Architect and implement robust, efficient, and secure solutions for both the front-end and back-end components of the application.

• Can Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to industry standards and follows established coding conventions.

• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to foster their growth and development.

• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement solutions to address scalability, reliability, and security concerns.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in web development technologies, tools, and frameworks, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our products and processes.

Must Have:

• Over 12 years of professional experience, transitioning from a Full Stack Developer to specializing in Data and Application Architecture for the past 4 years.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

• In-depth expertise in Azure cloud platforms encompassing data and application architecture, big data technologies (Python, PySpark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, ADLS, Event Hub, Azure Functions, Kafka), data modeling, and microservices architecture.

• 2+ Years of Pharmaceutical Domain experience is a strong plus.

• Excellent understanding of data visualizations and data integration services in Azure from backend technologies

• Experience with database technologies such as SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, CouchDB).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong RESTful API design and development knowledge, including authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth, Azure AD).

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Good to have:

• Experience with AI/ML(Azure Open AI), Gen AI, LLM, and related platforms and tools.

• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., Azure Architect).

• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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