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# Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Merck

- **Company:** Merck
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Oop Languages, Standard Sql, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Boto3, AWS Lambda, Backend, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-cloud-solutions-architect-merck-en-barcelona-ID-372169524

## About the Role

Requisitos principalesUniversity degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Around 10 years of relevant experience
Proven track record building secure, scalable cloud-native systems on AWS at enterprise level
Fluency in English and strong communication skills
Willingness to learn and collaborate in a multinational environment
Experience with AWS services and serverless design (Lambda, boto3) and RESTful microservices
Strong programming skills in Python; knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines; ideally Azure DevOps
exceptional problem-solving
clear communication
ownership and accountability
Python programming; SQL; OOP languages (Scala, C#, Java) advantageous
RESTful APIs and microservices on AWS; AWS Lambda; boto3; serverless
AWS cloud-native architectures at enterprise scale; security best practices (MFA, encryption, IAM)

## Description

OverviewAs a Senior Cloud Backend Engineer in Data & AI Solutions, you will shape cloud-native platforms for Healthcare R&D, primarily using AWS and Azure AD.You will support the technical roadmap, maintain platform functions, and build data archival processes while adopting emerging technologies.You'll implement new features and manage deployments in collaboration with cross-functional teams across the US, Europe, and India.This role offers meaningful work shaping data-driven drug discovery and development at scale.ResponsabilidadesImplement new features and build deploymentsMaintain platform functionalities and data archive processesSupport and execute the technical roadmap for the platformCollaborate with cross-functional teams across multinational sitesAdapt to emerging technologies and drive scalable cloud-native solutionsRequisitos principalesUniversity degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldAround 10 years of relevant experienceProven track record building secure, scalable cloud-native systems on AWS at enterprise levelFluency in English and strong communication skillsWillingness to learn and collaborate in a multinational environmentExperience with AWS services and serverless design (Lambda, boto3) and RESTful microservicesStrong programming skills in Python; knowledge of SQL and relational databasesUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines; ideally Azure DevOpsexceptional problem-solvingclear communicationownership and accountabilityPython programming; SQL; OOP languages (Scala, C#, Java) advantageousRESTful APIs and microservices on AWS; AWS Lambda; boto3; serverlessAWS cloud-native architectures at enterprise scale; security best practices (MFA, encryption, IAM)


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