Associate software engineer Jobs in Halifax, NS

To support our mission, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Software Developer who will demonstrate Technical and people Leadership, Innovation and Strategy, contribute within and across product teams and be accountable for the technical thought leadership for solution design, implementation & continuous improvement of R&D Tech Safety systems. This is a hands-on position where you will be empowered to be creative, innovative and bold in designing solutions that translate into direct impact on the business and on patients.

The Developer is a “T-Shaped” role demonstrating both depth and breadth across key competencies e.g. Software Development, Testing, DevOps, Data Architecture, Data Analytics, Lifecycle Management, etc. and the ability to successfully collaborate with experts from other subject domains.

In addition, this role will demonstrate core engineer knowledge / experience of industry technologies, practices and frameworks such as Test Automation tools, Development tools, Cloud-based platforms, Data Exchange / Data Streaming Technologies. Examples include : Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Cognitive Services, ADLSv2, Snowflake, Denodo, Power BI, Azure DevOps,

This role will lead agile teams in alignment with agile and DevOps principles, partnering with Architecture Director, Product Director, Product Owners and others across R&D and Tech to deliver maximum value to our customers.

Key Responsibilities :

• This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities may include the following :
• Provide leadership, technical thought leadership, direction and GSK expertise to product teams composed of GSK FTEs, strategic partners and software vendors. Partner with other Technical Groups to understand and design potential data interfaces
• Support Product Owners to lead product teams to deliver value continuously, fostering and maintaining close links with customers and related Solution groups.
• Contribute to release planning and Product roadmaps, partnering with Product Owners and Product Director
• Proactively develop and deliver continuous improvement / simplification of Product portfolio to enhance user productivity, increase system reliability and reduce the total cost of ownership
• Proactively engage in experimentation and innovation to drive relentless improvement e.g. to UX / DQ / DI and reducing technical debt / risk
• Contribute and align solutions to the Target Architecture working closely with Enterprise Architecture team
• Ensure that technical delivery is fully compliant with GSK Security, Quality and Regulatory standards
• Ensure use of relevant R&D Tech / central services and collaborating with service partners in identification and delivery of service improvements
• Author and maintain relevant technical documentation in support of the lifecycle plan for audits / reviews.

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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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered / protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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