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AstraZeneca Senior Cheminformatics Engineer
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Introduction to role AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Cheminformatics Engineer to expand its Augmented Design-Make-Test-Analyse (A-DMTA) platform (R&D IT) in Barcelona. In this role, you will contribute to and help shape the evolution of our cheminformatics software and platforms, setting technical direction and enabling scalable, data-driven drug discovery across R&D. You will also take broader responsibility for influencing technical direction across the platform and work in close contact with science stakeholders to shape drug discovery software and data products.  As   Senior   Cheminformatics Engineer, you will   be responsible for   building scientific solutions   for   small - molecule and new - modalit y   drug discovery , leveraging your   expertise   in cheminformatics and software engineering. You will be working within a n   agile, matrixed team of scientists, software and DevOps engineers, architects, BAs, and   other   cheminformaticians .   Essential Skills/Experience Expert in using one or more cheminformatics toolkits   (e.g.,   RDKit ,   CDK,   OpenEye ,   Biovia ,   Chemaxon )   U nderstanding   of drug discovery processes and data, with a particular emphasis on   the   DMTA   cycle   and the software products used   in it   Deep   understanding of   chemis try   data models, structure standardization rules for small molecules and new modalities   (e.g., PROTACs, peptides, oligos)   Experience of developing novel   software   to complex drug discovery problems   Strong   software engineering skills in one or more coding languages (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript)   Experience building production-grade solutions managing end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle   Strong experience with developing backend   services and their   deployment and integration   preferably   in the cloud   Experience using one or more SQL / NoSQL databases and   a solid knowledge of   query optimisation techniques   Exceptional communication skills to present and   demonstrate   your work to stakeholders and end-users   Practical experience applying good software engineering practice s   – documentation, versioning, testing, code quality review, CICD, etc.   Desirable Skills/Experience Experience using coding agents within IDEs   Demonstrated contribution to open-source libraries   Experience building and   maintaining   chemistry data pipelines   DevOps   specifically in the   context of chemistry systems   Understanding of software and algorithms us ed   in drug design   and predictive AI   Ability to explain complex methods & techniques to non-expert audiences   Experience working in agile delivery teams   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. Why AstraZeneca Here you will blend cutting-edge science with leading digital technologies to deliver real-world impact on the pace and quality of medicine discovery. We bring diverse experts together to spark bold thinking, back them with significant investment, and empower them to take ownership from idea to implementation. You will explore new technologies, build scalable platforms that the business relies on daily, and grow through shared learning, open collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing your work unlock better decisions for scientists and better outcomes for patients. If you are ready to turn advanced cheminformatics and engineering into faster, smarter discovery for patients, step forward and make your mark today! Date Posted 27-ene-2026 Closing Date 09-feb-2026 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.

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