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At the core of the role
For one of our clients, a global pharmaceutical company, we are looking for an experienced Lead Integration Engineer to join a central integration team responsible for modernizing how Research & Development systems exchange data and support scientific work across the organization.
This is an opportunity to work on a strategic initiative focused on building a modern integration platform, enabling seamless data flow between critical R&D applications and accelerating innovation across the business.
Core skills you’ll bring
Strong commercial experience as a Python Backend Engineer
Experience in a technical leadership or lead engineering role
Proven track record building enterprise integrations and APIs
Strong knowledge of API design, REST principles, and API governance
Experience with event-driven architectures
Hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka
Experience designing scalable and maintainable backend systems
Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication skills and experience working in distributed teams
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-have
Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sector
Familiarity with cloud platforms and integration platforms
Experience supporting R&D or scientific systems
Knowledge of data governance and enterprise integration standards
The impact you'll create
Lead the design and development of scalable integration solutions using Python
Define and implement API-first integration architectures
Build reusable integration services and components
Establish API standards, governance practices, and integration patterns
Drive the adoption of event-driven architecture using Kafka
Design and implement event-based integration solutions
Collaborate closely with architects, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Influence engineering best practices, technology direction, and solution architecture
Ensure integration platforms are secure, maintainable, and scalable
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