Göteborg: HPC Infrastructure Technical Lead

Purpose of the role


The Data Platform Architect and Tech Lead is a hybrid role with both design and hands-on responsibilities. The idea is to nurse and evolve the data platform into a robust, scalable and futureproof rig that can meet whatever is coming. This is an important piece of the puzzle to, in an accountable way, deliver streams of data from everywhere to anywhere possible, and hence a cornerstone to our digital strategy needed to deliver the business outcomes we want and need.
Responsibilities


Owning the Data Platform, which in this context means the chain of components (in data subscriptions) the data flows through and not the data themselves
Oversee specifically the Microsoft release “train” within the data space, but also follow into general Data and AI trends



Maintain an internal roadmap for addressing forced changes and improvement opportunities.



Plan and drive platform component changes when needed.



Suggest and implement resilience measures according to Business appetite



Collaborate with the wider enterprise architect team to standardize and drive synergies



Optimize resource tuning for both cost and performance



Own and execute on recommendations from Azure Advisory



Collaborate with Engineers to define data architecture standards.



Implement monitoring tools, alarming and self-healing capabilities



Troubleshoot and resolve platform component issues.



Required Experience


• Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred


• Demonstrable track record of designing and handling reference architecture preferable from Microsoft


• At least 5+ years in a Data Engineer Role or similar hands-on experiences

Application hosting is looking for a Domain Architect to join our governance and operation of the application hosting services, working in the area of modern platforms including microservices, containers, public-cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure and DevSecOps practices. This role ensures end-to-end architectural integrity, compliance with corporate standards, and delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective hosting solutions. This role will also collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and other architecture domains to drive innovation and enable business agility.
Key Responsibilities:
· Define and maintain architecture vision and roadmap aligned with business requirements.
· Propose policies, directives and strategic directions for application hosting services.
· Secure and manage infrastructure Portfolio technical standards and contribute to related processes and forums.
· Securing infrastructure architecture compliance with corporate standards and directives.
· Contribute to service development or enhancement projects to ensure architecture support, requirement gathering and breakdown, compliance, consistency and certification.
· Contribute to the development of application infrastructure architecture and development guidelines, methods and frameworks.
· Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards and automation best practices.
· Ensure documentation of the architecture landscape for the area of responsibility.
· Be part of and contribute to the Architecture Office.
· Collaborate with product vendors for solution evaluation, PoCs, and roadmap alignment.
· Work closely with architects from other streams to make sure that the underlying architecture, infrastructure services and technical decisions support the application infrastructure services needs and SLAs.
· Serve as the subject matter expert in interactions with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
· Drive innovation and lead the development of services based on prioritized business requirements.
· Continuously promote service offerings to optimize usage and deliver maximum value to the business.
· Track market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to proactively update architecture standards and recommend innovative solutions.
Required Skills:
· Strong competence and experience of modern application and cloud solution architecture incl. microservices, container technologies and DevSecOps.
· Strong competence and experience in designing and managing enterprise-level infrastructure solutions
· Strong Knowledge of cloud platforms and hybrid hosting strategies.
· Strong knowledge of core container technologies (container runtimes, OCI standards)
· Experience from using frameworks like TOGAF, ITIL and modelling architecture using UML and ArchiMate standards.
· Knowledge in IaC tools and security frameworks.
· Strong English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
· Ability to quickly comprehend the capabilities of new technologies and assess their business impact.
· Self-driven, able to meet targets and deadlines with minimal supervision
· Ability to work in an international team with colleagues that have diverse cultural backgrounds

Länsstyrelsen är den högsta civila totalförsvarsmyndigheten inom länet.

Tillsammans med Försvarsmakten och en rad andra aktörer samordnar vi det civila och militära försvaret regionalt. Vi utökar nu vår verksamhet och bygger upp ytterligare kompetens och teknik för kris och beredskap. Vill du vara med?

Länsstyrelsernas IT-avdelning finns i hela landet och jobbar för våra 21 länsstyrelser i Sverige och alla 7400 medarbetare. Vi har ett meningsfullt och hållbart arbete med trevliga och kompetenta kollegor. Hos oss arbetar vi med att utveckla och leverera IT-tjänster till Sveriges länsstyrelser för att få samhällen, människor, djur, natur och kulturvärden att fungera både idag och i framtiden.

Arbetsbeskrivning

Du kommer att tillhöra IT-avdelningens säkerhetsenhet som ansvarar för att perspektiven civilt försvar, IT-säkerhet, säkerhetsskydd, säkerhetsjuridik och kontinuitet omhändertas inom IT-verksamheten.

Säkerhetsenheten agerar styrande, rådgivande och samordnande med utgångspunkt i ett helhetsperspektiv för IT-verksamheten.

Nu söker vi dig som vill arbeta med övergripande säkerhetsarkitektur för att möta kraven av säker digitalisering på en beredskapsmyndighet.

I din roll som säkerhetsarkitekt kommer du arbeta tillsammans med arkitekter och specialister inom IT-avdelningen. Du bidrar med en bred säkerhetskompetens inom flera teknikområden och i framtagandet av relevanta säkerhetslösningar.

I arbetsuppgifterna ingår att delta med säkerhetsperspektiv i arkitekturbedömningar samt utforma säkerhetslösningar.

Du blir ansvarig för länsstyrelsens säkerhetsarkitektur och hur tekniska säkerhetslösningar samverkar. Arbetet görs i nära samverkan med infrastrukturarkitekter inom respektive teknikdomän så som identitetshantering och nätverk.

I arbetsuppgifterna ingår att:

analysera, utveckla och föreslå förbättring kring nuvarande systemarkitektur med fokus på säkerhet, prestanda och driftsäkerhet
ta fram och dokumentera arkitekturprinciper, riktlinjer och målarkitektur
säkerställa att lösningar följer etablerade standarder, riktlinjer och målbild
samarbeta med utvecklingsteam, produktägare och förvaltningsorganisation
visualisera och kommunicera komplexa tekniska lösningar för olika målgrupper, på olika nivåer i organisationen
bedöma konsekvenser av tekniska val och förändringar i IT-landskapet.

Din placeringsort är Göteborg, Stockholm, Vänersborg eller enligt överenskommelse. Tjänsten innebär resor inom Sverige.

Kvalifikationer
Du har:

minst 5 års teknisk arbetslivserfarenhet inom IT-säkerhet- eller infrastruktur arkitektur.
Teknisk specialistkunskap inom cybersäkerhet.
Kunskap om och erfarenhet av praktisk tillämpning av relevanta externa regelverk och standarder inom området, så som ISO/IEC 27000-serien.
Eftergymnasial utbildning med inriktning mot informationssäkerhet eller systemvetare, eller annan utbildning och erfarenhet som vi bedömer likvärdig.
Erfarenhet av att leda andra och skapa relationer i ditt arbete.
God förmåga att uttrycka dig på svenska, i både tal och skrift.

Vi ser gärna att du har:

Erfarenhet av att samverka med andra aktörer inom cybersäkerhetsområdet.
Arbetat i offentlig förvaltning.
Arbetat med arkitekturramverk som TOGAF och SABSA
Relevanta certifieringar så som Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)CSA, eller motsvarande.

Personliga egenskaper

Som person är du drivande, har god initiativförmåga samt förmåga att arbeta självständigt och systematiskt. Du är lösningsorienterad och analytisk, är bra på att ta till dig information i text och har även lätt för att formulera dig skriftligt. Du har god förmåga att samarbeta med andra och skapa goda relationer med fokus på samverkan både inom och utanför egna organisationen.

Vi ser att du har god kommunikativ förmåga. Genom ditt pedagogiska förhållningssätt ökar du förståelsen och medvetenheten kring betydelsen av IT-säkerhetsåtgärder och hur dessa samverkar i en hybrid driftsmiljö. Du är van vid att tänka i processer med ett sinne för struktur.

Vi fäster stor vikt vid den personliga lämpligheten och ser det som självklart att du bidrar till ett gott arbetsklimat. Som medarbetare på Länsstyrelsen Västra Götaland ska du också leva upp till den statliga värdegrunden.

Vi tror på allas lika möjligheter och ett av våra huvuduppdrag är att verka för mångfald och en personalsammansättning som speglar länens befolkning.

Vad erbjuder vi dig?

Du blir del av ett kunnigt och välfungerande team som delar med sig av sin kompetens. Förutom intressanta och varierande arbetsuppgifter har du goda möjligheter att utvecklas i arbetet. Hos oss får du goda förmåner kring ledigheter och friskvårdsbidrag. Vi erbjuder även bra arbetsvillkor när det gäller arbetstid och du jobbar dagtid, måndag till fredag. Vi erbjuder ett flexibelt arbete med goda möjligheter till distansarbete upp till 50% när arbetet så tillåter. Vi värdesätter en bra balans mellan arbete och fritid.

Läs mer om oss på vår webb Jobba på IT-avdelningen. Här finns information om våra förmåner. Vi finns också på Linkedin.

Välkommen med din ansökan!

Bra att veta

Vi ställer höga krav på våra medarbetares säkerhetsmedvetenhet. Svenskt medborgaskap är ett krav för tjänsten. Säkerhetsprövning enligt Säkerhetsskyddslagen (2018:585) kan komma att genomföras innan vi fattar beslut om anställning. Läs mer om säkerhetsprövning Personalsäkerhet – Säkerhetspolisen (sakerhetspolisen.se)

Länsstyrelsen är en beredskapsmyndighet och har ett särskilt utpekat ansvar under kris och krig/höjd beredskap.

Anställningen kan komma att omfattas av 6 månaders provanställning.

Vi har valt rekryteringskanaler och vill inte bli kontaktade av rekryteringsföretag.
Din ansökan blir en allmän handling när du söker tjänster hos oss. Därför är det viktigt att du med skyddade personuppgifter inte registrerar dig via vårt rekryteringssystem. Posta din ansökan till HR-enheten, Länsstyrelsen Västra Götaland, 403 40 Göteborg. Delge inte några känsliga uppgifter i din ansökan men ange någon form av kontaktuppgift så att vi kan kontakta dig om du är aktuell för tjänsten. Vid frågor om hanteringen av skyddade personuppgifter, ta kontakt med HR via e-post hr.vastragotaland@lansstyrelsen.se. Har du frågor om rekryteringsprocessen vänder du dig till rekryterande chef, se kontaktuppgifter nedan.

Do you have an interest in pharmaceutical technology and want to drive drug development projects forward? Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!



AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.



Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) apply science and technology that turns concepts into actual medicines which help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines - from supplies for use in toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.



We are now looking to hire a Formulation Scientist, to strengthen our Oral/Inhaled Formulation & Process Design team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual who aims to be part of an efficient Global Product Development (GPD) team.



In Global Product Development, a division of PT&D, we focus on the design and development of commercial products and processes. Products in scope are oral solid dosage forms (OSDs), inhaled products (dry powder, metered dose, or nebulization inhalers), and parenteral products, formulated to deliver small and large molecules for diverse therapeutic areas. To meet the future needs of our portfolio the development and strengthening of platform technologies is an important factor, and the use of modelling, simulation, and other digital tools is an essential part of our daily work.


What you'll do

We are looking for a lab based scientist that can balance formulation development and process engineering with a passion for application of digital tools. In this role you will work closely with a team of colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment to assess, design, develop and deliver high quality clinical and commercial formulations and processes. You can expect to contribute to programs of laboratory scale experiments with line of sight for commercial manufacture by using modelling and simulation approaches as first intent combined with hands-on experimental work as needed.



* Work hands-on to generate data as well as work collaboratively with other experimentalists with different backgrounds to identify/use/drive digital applications as first intent to strategically direct experimentation.
* Be part of cross-functional project teams focusing on developing drug products ranging both early and late-stage development.
* Be a key player to drive and further develop the digital transformation within Formulation & Process Design (FPD).
* Establish strong working relationships with the Modelling & Simulation team members and with other colleagues in Global Product Development to enable an impact-driven application of modelling and simulation tools.
* Manage your own work to achieve drug development and improvement project targets, in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards, by applying technical knowledge and expertise as well as interpreting results and adapting investigations as appropriate.
* Participate in scientific and/or technology networks to increase base-line knowledge and create awareness of new developments in relevant areas



Essential for the role

* Highly likely to be a PhD or an experienced MSc in chemical engineering, pharmacy or similar subject area
* Strong ability to apply modelling and simulation to deliver value in transferring projects from early to late phase development of pharmaceutical drug products.
* Experience of applying modelling and simulation tools
* A rational approach to problem solving, and an ability to make judgements based on sound reasoning.
* Strong collaborative and communication skills
* Excellent English, both written and spoken.
* Operates confidently and collaboratively within a global organisation, with an integrating mind-set



Desirable for the role

* Experience of pharmaceutical products and process equipment and technology, including product design and methods for experimental characterization and a track record of using multi-variate analysis, chemometrics and AI powered tools.
* Having a knowledge of operational requirements including GMP, Process Safety, Data integrity and Change Control.
* Experience of Drug Product development in the fields of Oral Solid Dosage Forms, Inhaled and Parenteral.
* Experience of continuous processing in a pharmaceutical environment.



Why AstraZeneca?

There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.



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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.



We welcome your application (CV and Cover Letter) no later than April 13th, 2026!

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture of inclusion and diversity that inspires innovation and collaboration.

Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), which employs around 500 people at AstraZeneca Gothenburg, designs and delivers the active drug products (including formulations, devices, and packaging), required to support development of new medicines. Likewise, we design and deliver products to be used in toxicology studies or clinical trials, and we develop technology to ensure that a drug product can be scaled up and established at a commercial production site.

At Global Product Development (GPD) in Gothenburg, a sub-division of PT&D, we focus on the fields of Immediate Release Drug Products and Oral Controlled Release Drug products. You will join a vibrant team that is working on the next generation of medicines and play a key role in the development of technology and new medicinal products.

We are now recruiting a Continuous Direct Compression (CDC) process engineer, to join the Process Technology and Engineering unit, a sub team of GPD.



What you'll do

We are looking for an engineer/scientist with the capability and desire to develop further within the CDC technology area. The role will focus on hands-on work with the CDC equipment, along with associated documentation.



The role holder will actively contribute to the delivery of products on the CDC line being an expert on CDC technology, and on mechanical operation of the CDC line. You will also have the opportunity to build and contribute with key data and input into our drug development projects. In this role, it is vital to have a passion for mechanical understanding of the CDC technology, project delivery through CDC technology as well as an interest in identifying possibilities to optimise and maximize the use of the equipment.



The role will include:

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Being an GPD expert on CDC process in product development, to together with project teams delivering AZ drug project portfolio.
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Assemble, run, disassemble, and clean the CDC equipment.
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Development, optimisation and implementation of manufacture technology
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Support drug development projects, through knowledge sharing and perform non-CDC lab work when time allows.
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Ensuring that work is performed safely and in accordance with quality systems.
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Progressing work in the most efficient way by being flexible and prioritising the most important activities, and at the same time applying a continuous improvement mindset.
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Preparing documentation and formal reports in accordance with current standards and where appropriate to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
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Ensure development of high quality and robust drug products and manufacturing processes to support the product control strategy, marketing applications and downstream commercialisation activities, e.g. technology transfer and launch.
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Help delivering our project portfolio by engagement, efficiency, high quality work and a collaborative spirit.
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Support technical transfer to commercial sites
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Contributing to project and organisation by a willingness to learn and develop self, but also to support others in their development.
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Contribute to and propose improvement projects.
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Use digital tools, large language models and development agents to improve efficiency and enhance the way we work.


The role may also include:

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Generating, assessing, and reporting data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interpreting findings, drawing conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated in cross-functional interactions.
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Presenting information for discussion at project teams, within Global Product Development and/or across other functions.
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Support to TA projects with formulation development not only related to CDC technology and equipment.



Minimum experience

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Educational background within engineering; MSc in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience.
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Genuine interest in manufacturing technology and to work hands-on with equipment.
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Experience from modern engineering tools and digital modelling.
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Knowledgeable in and proven experience of using digital tools



At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.

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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

We look forward to finding out more about you. Welcome with your application no later than April 12, 2026!

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Material Scientist to join our Material Design team in Gothenburg. In this role, you will get the opportunity to strengthen our capabilities in material science applied to our wide range of portfolio across oral, inhaled and parenteral dosage forms. Your project-based scientific experience in material science, combined with a strong digital approach and a drive to apply physical chemistry to transform pharmaceutical development, makes you a perfect candidate. You will join a global team of material scientists driving the development of innovative small molecule drug products across parenteral, inhaled and oral platforms. Your role will be pivotal at the interface of raw materials, drug product processes, and in-vivo performance, supporting drug projects from clinical through commercial phases. You will deliver material science knowledge combining theory, hands-on lab-based experiments with modeling/simulation/prediction that encompasses understanding of manufacturing processes, control strategy, robustness and stability related to pharmaceutical drug development.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead and deliver material science activities and support drug product projects to ensure delivery to agreed achievements
* Define and drive the identification and understanding of critical material attributes (e.g. drug substances, excipients, intermediate drug products) and their impact on product performance and/or manufacture process robustness, including impact of material variability, drug substance-excipient interactions and stability.
* Design and conduct lab-based experimental activities to assess materials risks, probe substance-excipient interactions, deliver robust material science plans and develop comprehensive materials controls strategies along with solid state scientists
* Drive digital-first strategies and apply in silico approaches (e.g. molecular modelling, generative AI models or simulations)
* Represent material science on projects and collaborate with analysts, formulators, and process engineers at the drug substance-drug product interface to integrate risk-based materials strategies into product design to drive innovation, robustness and regulatory readiness.
* Develop appropriate methods to support formulation development, and perform phase appropriate validation as required, in accordance with relevant guidelines.
* Engage with external partners to extend capability, oversee outsourced work, and support material characterisation and/or method transfer as needed.
* Author and review technical documentation, including development reports and contributions to regulatory documents as well as responding to health authority questions
* Lead or contribute to the development of AI-tools supporting material characterisation methods and/or studies (e.g. predict bulk powder properties, compaction etc.)

Required requirements

* PhD and/or BSc/MSc with a few years of industrial experience in a field relevant to Material Science, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
* Demonstrated experience of techniques used to investigate material behaviours for small molecules specifically key physical properties including excellent understanding of principles of physical chemistry related to surface properties, and particle characterization and bulk powder behaviour.
* Proven experience in material science characterization (particle size, surface, morphology, imaging and powder flow properties).
* Advanced practical expertise in characterization methods such as powder rheometry (RST, FT4), particle size by laser diffraction or dynamic light scattering, pycnometry, specific surface area by BET and SEM imaging.
* Understanding of how to develop relationships between material attributes, product processing and product performance.
* Proven ability to lead scientific activities in multi-disciplinary teams, prioritise effectively, and deliver to timelines and to a high-quality standard.
* Ability to tackle complex scientific problems and troubleshooting collaboratively with a positive attitude.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex datasets and challenges clearly to diverse partners.

Desirable

* Experience of pharmaceutical development & manufacturability aspects relevant to oral solid dose manufacturing technologies (such as, Continuous Direct Compression, Roller Compaction, Wet Granulation etc.)
* Knowledge of tools for multivariate analysis, data visualization and predictive modelling packages.
* Familiarity with GenAI tools and their possible implementation in the day-to-day life in the role as Material Scientist
* Familiarity with solid state characterization and impact of solid form on particle and bulk powder properties as well as understanding of drug product process-induced transformations that may impact performance of final product
* Experience with structure-informatics for prediction of particle properties.
* Experience working with outsourced partners (CMOs/CROs), including study oversight, and tech transfer support.
* Experience contributing to CMC regulatory authoring (e.g. module/sections, responses to questions) and/or supporting regulatory interactions.
* Evidence of scientific excellence through publications and/or conference presentations.
* Experience operating under GLP/GMP standards within a pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated environment.

We welcome your application, CV and cover letter, no later than April 7th, 2026