Are you passionate about cloud technologies, AI, and building platforms that accelerate healthcare innovation ?
Our client, a global German multinational with 60,000+ employees across 66 countries, is looking for a Senior Cloud Platform / Backend Engineer to join their Data & AI Solutions – Engineering team within Healthcare R&D.;
In this role, you will help design, develop, and evolve a cutting-edge AWS-based analytics platform used to support drug discovery and scientific research. You’ll play a key role in shaping the platform’s technical roadmap, implementing new features, and ensuring the platform remains scalable, secure, and reliable for integral research teams.
This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys combining backend development, cloud architecture, and platform engineering to build solutions that directly impact innovation in healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously improve a cloud-native analytics platform on AWS
- Implement new backend and platform features while ensuring seamless deployment and system stability
- Contribute to the technical roadmap and architecture decisions of the platform
- Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, security, and operational reliability
- Implement and maintain data lifecycle management and archival strategies
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams in an agile, international environment
Core Tech Stack
- Python (including boto3 for AWS services)
- AWS ecosystem (Lambda, CDK, and other core services)
- SQL
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID for identity management
- Familiarity with R or SAS for data analysis or modeling
Why This Role
- Work on a high-impact platform supporting healthcare and scientific research
- Be part of a large-scale global organization driving innovation in life sciences
- Join a highly autonomous engineering team where senior engineers influence architecture and platform evolution
- Build scalable cloud systems used by international R&D; teams
What's on offer
- Competitive salary and permanent contract from day one
- Enjoy great benefits: pension plan, life and accident insurance, private healthcare, psychological assistance, meal vouchers, certifications and courses and more!
- A collaborative, multicultural and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and drive product innovation
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Our recruitment process
- 1st step: Interview with our Recruiter to get to know you better
- 2nd step: Meet the HR team and technical quiz
- 3rd step: Technical Interview
- 4th step: Interview with Hiring Manager