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GlaxoSmithKline Director, UX Engineering in Seattle, Washington
Site Name: Seattle Sixth Ave, Cambridge 300 Technology Square, London The Stanley Building, San Francisco, Warsaw Cirrus Posted Date: Mar 7 2024 The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step- change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward: Building a next-generation data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity, and reducing time spent on "data mechanics". Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent. Aggressively engineering our data at scale to unlock the value of our combined data assets and predictions in real-time The Director of UX Engineering will play a pivotal role in advancing the technological landscape of GSK, specifically focusing on the design, delivery, and ongoing support of state-of-the-art data driven applications. This role requires a blend of leadership and hands-on technical expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance applications tailored to meet the unique needs of our scientific user base. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements, designing scalable and efficient application architectures, and ensuring the integration of cutting-edge data analytics and tools. The role demands a proactive approach to staying abreast of the latest technological advancements in application development and software engineering practices, ensuring that our applications not only meet current demands but are also forward compatible with emerging scientific and technological trends. The Director of UX Engineering will also be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers and developers. This includes resource allocation, employee development, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development lifecycle management. The role also encompasses the maintenance and support of existing applications, guaranteeing security, high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong track record in leading large-scale, application development with a keen understanding of how data-driven applications can accelerate innovation. Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical, are essential to effectively liaise with various stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and scientific personnel, to align technology solutions with business strategies and scientific objectives. Key responsibilities for the Director, UX Engineering include: Build and lead a team of application engineers. Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of full-stack, data-driven, cloud applications that serve our scientific community. Develop, measure, and monitor key metrics for all applications and services and consistently seek to iterate on and improve them. Operate and support applications deployed in a production environment. Take loosely defined mock-ups and producing rapid MVPs through to production grade experiences. Mentor junior and senior engineers to develop their technical skills, interpersonal skills, and careers. Champion standards and the development of quality software through test automation and best software engineering practices. Work with product teams on product roadmaps and developing end user requirements. Drives a culture of innovation, transparency, and trust. Operate within a qualified environment with a patient first mentality. Why you? Ba