Job Title Software Engineering Lead Location Bangalore Chennai GCL E Introduction to role Are you ready to architect AIfirst systems that accelerate the discovery and delivery of lifechanging medicines You will guide the endtoend technical evolution of a highimpact portfolio of custom enterprise solutions This strategic role integrates traditional engineering rigor with pioneering Agentic AI capabilities to drive innovation The Lead is accountable for engineering quality solution scalability and delivery throughput providing handson leadership across fullstack technologies and cloudnative AI architectures Serving as the primary architect of the AIaugmented SDLC the incumbent establishes formal standards while shaping the future of Intelligent Bespoke applications in close partnership with product and delivery teams If you enjoy turning enterprise data into actionable knowledge and measurable business value this role is for you Accountabilities Architectural Leadership AI Strategy Define and uphold engineering patterns for Python React and cloud services Lead the move from traditional logic to Agentic workflows ensuring custom solutions are AIfirst by design AIAugmented SDLC Drive the integration of AI throughout the software lifecycle Implement Model Context Protocol MCP to bridge the gap between local development environments and LLMbased assistants Engineering Quality Governance Reinstate structured code reviews with a focus on AI Governance Establish quality gates that cover not just security and performance but also LLM observability hallucination mitigation and bias detection Agentic Productivity Mentor and upskill junior engineers on Agentic AI tools GitHub Copilot Cursor Agent Builder Shift the teams focus from manual boilerplate to highlevel system design FinOps for AI Optimize cloud architectures for costefficiency Lead AI FinOps by balancing token usage model selection SMMs vs LLMs and inference costs against business outcomes Solution Shaping RAG Patterns Partner with Business partners to scope work using RAG RetrievalAugmented Generation and semantic search patterns to unlock value from enterprise data Essential Skills and Experience Experience 10 years in software engineering 5 years in a Technical Lead role Core Stack Python FastAPI Flask or Django and React TypeScript AI Specialization Handson LLM integration prompt engineering and orchestration frameworks e g LangChain AutoGen or LlamaIndex Data Architecture Solid SQL NoSQL skills plus experience with Vector Databases e g Pinecone Weaviate or Milvus for semantic retrieval Cloud Infra Expertlevel Azure or AWS experience Proficiency in IaC Terraform Bicep and building AIready CI CD pipelines Integration Expertise in REST eventdriven architectures and emerging protocols like MCP Desirable Skills Enterprise Platforms Experience integrating AI agents with Workday HCM or Power Platform AI Governance Familiarity with complianceaware development in regulated environments e g Pharmaceutical or Finance focusing on data privacy in AI models Containerization Mastery of Docker and Kubernetes for deploying scalable AI microservices DevSecOps Advanced understanding of secrets management and Security for AI OWASP Top 10 for LLMs Why AstraZeneca This is a pivotal moment to join our technology transformation We combine scientific ambition with leading digital platforms to turn complex data into decisions that change patient outcomes You will work in an environment where unexpected teams collaborate to unleash bold thinkingwhere experimentation is encouraged standards are high and learning runs through the entire community With investment and support behind you you will scale AI safely and sustainably building systems that matter We value kindness alongside ambition and we give you the autonomy to take ownership and run with ideas that move the enterprise forward Step into the lead and shape AIfirst engineering with realworld impactsend your CV to start the conversation and help build the next chapter at AstraZeneca Date Posted 19Jul2026 Closing Date 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements Job Title Software Engineering Lead Location Bangalore Chennai GCL E In

📌 Software Engineering Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Bengaluru