Job description
ROLE SUMMARY
The Digital Hosting solutions (DHS) team represents the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) for cloud infrastructure capabilities, providing foundational public and private cloud services to all business lines, globally across Pfizer. AES is a high-performing team, focused on delivering secure, scalable, compliant, operationally viable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
The Associate Cloud Developer role will work closely with the DHS Cloud Engineering and Cybersecurity Leads to develop code-based approaches to security guardrails and controls, along with the necessary automation for provisioning/allocation and ongoing management of infrastructure-as-code resources.
The individual will become an expert in Pfizer’s Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) process and will play a key role in the qualification of new cloud microservices as they are released from hyperscaler vendors (e.g. AWS).
This role will be required to interface directly with application development and project teams and contribute to Agile-based deployments of modern, cloud-native systems. The individual will also participate in efforts aimed at the modernization of existing, legacy Pfizer applications resulting in the transition to lower cost, simpler, and more scalable designs.
Working within DHS is to be at the cutting edge of cloud technology within the context of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical organization, at a time when adoption of these technologies is increasing rapidly.
Pfizer seeks individuals that are highly self-motivated, eager to learn, and are effective when working in a team environment. A strong aptitude towards self-development and growth is highly desired.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Cloud Developer must operate with the highest levels of integrity, as colleagues within AES are often entrusted with high levels of access to cloud-based production and development environments. The ability to protect confidential information, identify risk conditions, alert on situations of non-compliance, and operate within defined policies & procedures is a must .
The Associate Cloud Developer must operate with the highest levels of integrity, as colleagues within AES are often entrusted with high levels of access to cloud-based production and development environments. The ability to protect confidential information, identify risk conditions, alert on situations of non-compliance, and operate within defined policies & procedures is a must.
Responsibilities include:
- Work directly with Cloud Security Engineering to develop new security guardrails and automation for the protection of Pfizer’s data assets in the public cloud.
- Develop & engineer new cloud microservice solutions following Pfizer’s Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) SOP.
- Assist in the management of guardrail software solutions, including creation and maintenance of event triggers, alerts, drift control policies, and reporting.
- Work directly with Solutions & Cloud Engineering to assist in the development of designs to accommodate new application deployments, and/or the modernization of existing applications using native cloud IaaS/PaaS.
- Participation in daily Agile standups. Provide regular updates on work in progress. Identify and escalate issues & risks that may result in delays or design flaws.
- Create and maintain cloud-specific documentation in the AES Confluence site. Utilize Jira to maintain status on tasks and sprints in flight.
- Provide engineering/development support for continuous improvement-oriented requirements generated by Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams
- Participate in cloud security events including purple (proactive) and red (reactive) teams to identify, report, and resolve risk and/or issue conditions.
- Partner with Global Information Security and EP&S Compliance Teams to ensure satisfaction of key security & compliance requirements particularly for new development activities.
- Work collaboratively with external parties including cloud suppliers (e.g. AWS) and Pfizer AES strategic suppliers (e.g. TCS) as part of a larger development team.
- Commit to ongoing learning and professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates should be highly motivated and capable of working independently.
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, and relevant experience with emphasis on development utilizing cloud technologies.
- Some cloud-specific experience required with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform is required.
- Some software development experience required utilizing Python, Ruby, PowerShell to develop automation, security guard rails and microservices deployments is required.
- Hands on programming skills utilizing some/all of the following: Java, Python, Terraform
- Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, CodePipeline, CodeBuild and Github )
- Hands on familiarity with AWS CLI, CloudFormation, Terraform & Ansible
- Demonstrated ability to effectively document software designs and communicate implementation details
- Familiarity and/or previous experience with Agile (e.g. Scrum) is desired
- Working knowledge of Confluence and Jira is desired
- Comfortability with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintaining confidentiality of investigation information.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and constraints
- Ability to use creative thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Cloud certifications, particularly in AWS (Foundational, Associate or Professional) are highly desired.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Respond to investigative requests on short notice, which may require working during extended hours, weekends and holidays.
Limited travel may be required.
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
Make a difference today! All suitable candidates should apply through the link with CV provided. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
In order to be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in the EU.
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Due to the high volume of applications we will be contacting successful candidates only.
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Additional Information
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In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
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Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
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Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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.
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.
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