Your Role:
Ready to shape the future? As Senior Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be actively designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native backend systems and data services on AWS, contributing directly to our Data & AI platform and R&D; product roadmap. You write production code, build pipelines, own deployments, and take end-to-end accountability for the solutions you deliver. If you thrive building things that matter, in a team that values quality, ownership, and continuous improvement, this role is for you.
Your key responsibilities: Implement new features and maintain platform functionalities using AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, Athena, API Gateway, and more); own deployments end to end. Design and implement data processing pipelines, data archive processes, and RESTful/microservice integrations; apply serverless and event-driven patterns. Write clean, well-tested, documented Python code; apply OOP and design patterns; participate actively in code reviews.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure Dev Ops; apply Ia C principles using Terraform,



Cloud Formation, or CDK. Embed AWS security best practices and Merck security standards into every solution; ensure observability through monitoring and health checks. In return, we offer direct impact on life-changing R&D;, a high-autonomy engineering culture with experienced peers, adaptable working models, and the purpose-driven environment of a global science and technology company.
Who You Are:
Mindset & Ways of Working Strong sense of ownership and accountability – you build it, you run it. Curious and eager to learn; comfortable adapting to evolving technologies and requirements. Collaborative team player in a cross-functional, international environment. Experience & Qualifiscations University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.8+ years of relevant experience building secure, scalable, resilient cloud-native backend systems at enterprise scale.
Deep proficiency in Python (i

📌 Senior cloud solutions architect (Madrid)
🏢 Merck
📍 Madrid