Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
We are building a long-term Data & AI platform capability for China. As Architect, you will own technical direction, architectural standards, and engineering quality for our local Data & AI landscape—ensuring it is scalable, secure, compliant, and interoperable with global platforms and delivery partners.
Your role:
Define and continuously evolve reference architecture and design standards for data, analytics, and AI platforms
Lead architecture decisions, document trade-offs, and maintain a living decision log (ADRs)
Own engineering standards and delivery quality across internal teams and external delivery partners
Set and enforce non-functional requirements: security, privacy, reliability, observability, cost control, and operability
Guide solution design across data platforms, AI/GenAI services, integration layers, and identity/access patterns
Act as the primary technical counterpart to system integrators and cloud vendors; define technical acceptance standards and review critical designs
Ensure alignment with data governance, security, and privacy best practices, including applicable China regulatory requirements
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data and AI architecture
Mentor engineers, run architecture/design reviews, and build reusable patterns that raise overall delivery quality
Who you are:
Significant experience (typically 8+ years; minimum strong senior/architect track record) in data architecture, AI platforms, analytics architecture, or a related field
Strong cloud-native and platform-thinking background; hands-on experience with China cloud providers is required
Breadth across several of: data platforms, analytics, ML/AI platforms, APIs/integration, IAM/security
Familiarity with China cybersecurity, data, and privacy regulations, including cross-border data transfer considerations
Experience governing vendors/SIs with clear technical standards, reviews, and acceptance criteria
Ability to communicate architecture clearly to both technical and business audiences
Comfortable working in a global–local matrix environment; English and Mandrain required.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.
We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.
Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.
We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.
We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Work your Magic and join Merck.
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