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Platform Engineer II

GSK is a global biopharma company uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together, focusing on vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Engineer II

GSK's Onyx Research Data Tech organization is seeking a Platform Engineer II to join their innovative team. This role is part of GSK's research data ecosystem, which focuses on bringing together, analyzing, and powering the exploration of data at scale. The position offers an opportunity to work on next-generation, metadata-driven data experiences for scientists and engineers, while contributing to GSK's mission of getting ahead of disease in more predictive and powerful ways.

As a Platform Engineer II, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the robustness of services and workflows. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, API development, and modern software engineering practices. You'll work within a full-stack organization that includes product leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, and AI/ML platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in cloud platforms, API development, and programming languages like Python or Java. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in DevOps practices, security protocols, and API design principles. The role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful healthcare technology solutions while being part of a global organization that values innovation and professional growth.

GSK provides a supportive environment focused on employee development and well-being, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. You'll be part of a company that unites science, technology, and talent to positively impact the health of billions of people worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Platform Engineer II

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable APIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify API requirements
  • Produce well-engineered software with automated test suites and documentation
  • Develop microservices and reusable modular code
  • Ensure consistent application of platform abstractions
  • Participate in code reviews and improve team standards
  • Adhere to QMS framework and CI/CD best practices
  • Stay updated on emerging API technologies and mentor junior engineers

Requirements For Platform Engineer II

Python
Java
Kubernetes
Kafka
Cassandra
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD implementations using git
  • Knowledge of security practices and API development standards
  • Deep knowledge of common programming languages (Python, Scala, Java)
  • Experience with API management platforms
  • Expertise in modern software development tools and DevOps
  • In-depth knowledge of API design principles and protocols

Benefits For Platform Engineer II

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements

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