Senior Associate, Solutions Engineer

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Each position at Pfizer touches and contributes to the success of our business and our world. That's why, as one of the global leaders in the biopharmaceutical industry, Pfizer is committed to seeking out inspired new talent who share our core values and mission of making the world a healthier place.

R&D is a Pfizer Digital organization responsible for the development and management of all data, analytics tools and platforms across the enterprise – from global research and development, to manufacturing, to commercial, to patient care across over 100+ countries. One of the team's top priorities is the advancement of AI/ML enabled analytics and the creation of data solutions that can be leveraged across the enterprise.

R&D holds responsibility for the development and operations of the aggregate data solutions (data lakes and associated application portfolios) supporting Pfizer's scientific and clinical functions. The Sr. Associate Solution Engineer will develop scientific information software with a team of peer developers, digital client partners, architects, platform leads and contract support personnel under the direction of a senior software developer.

In this role, you will:

• Work within project teams as a contributor to design, prototype, implement and unit test software solutions in support of the project objectives. 

• Translate logical designs of user/system interfaces into physical designs, considering the target environment, performance requirements and existing systems. 

• Work in a matrix, team environment with Pfizer colleagues as well as vendor partners. 

• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. 

• Focus on growing as an engineer, learning existing tools, resources and DevOps processes. 

• Develop productivity skills by learning source control, editors (IDE), build systems (CI/CD), Cloud platforms (Atlassian, GitHub, AWS), and other tools as well as unit testing best practices.  

• Exhibit Pfizer's core values of Courage, Excellence, Equity, Joy and focuses on understanding and living these values. 

• Work under general supervision using own judgement where needed. 

• Proactively reporting issues and enhancements.

• Documenting processes.

• Debugging and fixing simple to moderately complex technical issues.

• Bsc degree is required in Computer Science or related field.

• At least 3 years of experience as a software developer/engineer .

• Demonstrated skills in analysis and problem solving . 

• Fundamental knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS. 

• Proficiency in Python; experience with is a plus.

• Knowledge using GitHub for source control and Git Actions for CICD workflows.

• Basic understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Understands modern software engineering, including coding standard, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and releasing.

• Knowledge of SQL and database interaction.

• Comfortable using collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence and MS Teams.

• Ability to challenge, improve and develop existing practices & processes.

• Self-motivated with the ability to drive work forward and work well in a geographically dispersed, virtual team environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Advanced degree.

• Experience with OpenSearch. 

• Knowledge of Terraform. 

• Hands-on experience operating and managing AWS infrastructure.

• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong attention to detail.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let's start the conversation  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here