Job Title: Senior Consultant - ETL Administration

Career Level: D3

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of data and analytics Join AstraZeneca's ED&AI DataOps Process and Transform teams, where we blend R&D IT with Enabling Units IT to deliver critical analytics and data insight services. Based at our GITC site in Chennai, you'll be part of a dynamic team that supports solution development, provides technical leadership, and drives delivery. As a T-shaped engineer, you'll bring a broad range of knowledge across the ETL Ecosystem and Automations, with deep expertise in ETL Data Integration tools. Dive into cloud data platforms and collaborate with global teams in Cambridge and Guadalajara. Are you passionate about delivering automated solutions for the ETL Ecosystem If so, this is your chance to shine!

Accountabilities

As a Senior Consultant - ETL Administration, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, testing, and deploying automation solutions within the CICD space. You'll analyze and enhance ETL Data Integration standards, optimize performance through automation, and support the development of automation scripts using Groovy for CICD and Ansible for infrastructure and ETL Service. Your collaborative approach will be key to troubleshooting environment, software, and application-level issues across our global network.

Essential Skills/Experience

Administering the ETL Platform including:
Configuration and Licensing
User Management
Project Creation (including GitHub repositories)
EC2 machines and Kubernetes
Managing Software Updates/Patches
Major version migration
8+ years administering Enterprise ETL platforms and working with ETL Data Integration in an enterprise-scale environment.
2+ years of working experience in platforms like DBT, Fivetran, and DataOps.Live.
Technical support to applications on troubleshooting Environment, software, and application-level issues.
Knowledge and experience of working on Unix shell scripting or Python script.
Experience troubleshooting or debugging on Linux server is required.
Knowledge and experience on AWS Cloud ecosystem.
ETL License Management.
Design and Code Reviews.
Aiding in the establishment of team development best practices.
Data warehousing and database design concepts.
Prior experience of Migration and Patching activity.

Desirable Skills/Experience

Maintain and develop CI/CD pipeline using Groovy scripts.
Maintain and develop Ansible scripts for ETL service and infrastructure management.
Design and Develop tools to standardize and automate monitoring, application support activities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives.
A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy, and resilience.
Willing to be involved in all areas of deployment process including testing and release planning.
Eager to learn and develop new tech skills as required.

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, your work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower our business with cutting-edge science combined with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage in our journey towards becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. With opportunities to innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions, you'll be part of a diverse team that thrives on learning and problem-solving. Our supportive environment encourages collaboration across different partners, markets, functions, and people.

Ready to make an impact Apply now to join AstraZeneca's dynamic team!

Date Posted

29-Aug-2025

Closing Date

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.