Job Title - Automation Engineer - Python, Java and Automation Developer
Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .
This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.
Purpose and Scope:
As a Python, Java, Selenium and Groovy Developer, you will be expected to use your understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze business processes, design automation strategies, develop scalable and efficient process automations, and train end-users. You will play a pivotal role in building maintaining and enhancing our systems across the organization. This is a fantastic global opportunity to use your proven agile delivery skills across a diverse range of initiatives, utilize your development skills, and contribute to the continuous improvement/delivery of critical IT solutions.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze, understand, and document the business processes in detail where required.
- Identify and communicate the technical infrastructure requirements.
- Design and develop automation process solutions in accordance with standard automation design principles and conventions.
- Create and maintain solution documentation in a GXP compliant manner.
- Problem-solve issues that arise in day-to-day running of automation processes.
- Communicate with automation tool vendors on software-related issues, suggested improvements, and participating with other users in the Automation community.
- Work within project planning constraints and provide timely updates.
- Maintain a current knowledge of Python, Automation and related technology trends.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams and practices across the organization including commercial, manufacturing, medical, digitalX and support other transformation hubs and practices as appropriate, to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provide technical support to internal users troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system uptime as soon as possible.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to optimize performance security and maintainability of existing automation systems.
- Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline. Adhering to DevOps best practices for version control automation and deployment. Ensuring effective management of the automation use case backlog.
- Work closely with leads/architects and be resourceful in resolving challenges, however seeking guidance and help when necessary to maintain project momentum.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor performance of applications and identify bottlenecks.
Qualifications Required
Python, Java, Selenium and Groovy Developers need a combination of technical and soft skills to effectively design, develop, and implement Automation solutions. These include:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
- Certification in any of the following tool
- Selenium, Groovy, Web Services, Postgres SQL Developer
- Automation Anywhere, Digitate Ignio Certification
- 3-5 years of experience of proven experience as an automation tools developer
- 3- 5 years of experience with automation technologies (e.g., Selenium, Automation Anywhere)
- Knowledge of Python, Java, Groovy, Postgres SQL, Web Services and other object-oriented programming languages.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in software development and coding in various languages
- Understanding of workflow-based logic
- Understanding of windows, cloud or web-based platforms
- Familiarity working with ERP (SAP, Sales Force, Veeva), ServiceNow and other quality and clinical applications and APIs
- Problem-solving skills to identify, debug, and resolve issues that may arise during the design, testing, and deployment phases of Automation solutions.
- Analytical skills to understand business processes, identify automation opportunities, and design efficient automation workflows.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills for example, Python, Postgres SQL, Splunk, Automation tools.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Ability to analyze business processes and design automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Experience within Life Sciences/ Pharma /Manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Experience in SQL and database management for data manipulation and extraction in automation solutions.
- Agile Practices: Experience working in agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Agile Champion: Adherence to DevOps principles, automation, and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
- Understand and Interpret business requirements and can term them into technical requirements.
Preferred
- Knowledge of database management systems and SQL.
- Subject matter expertise: possess a strong understanding of Automation processes within life sciences/ Pharma industry across commercial, manufacturing and medical domains.
- Other complex and highly regulated industry experience will be considered across diverse areas like commercial, manufacturing and medical.
- Working knowledge of Ignio platform (Digitate) or MyWizard is a plus.
- Subject Matter Expertise: possess a strong understanding of automation tools within Life Sciences/ Pharma industry across Commercial, Manufacturing and Medical domains.
- Other complex and highly regulated industry experience will be considered across diverse areas like Commercial, Manufacturing and Medical.
- Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in SQL, R, selenium and/or python, coupled with expertise in machine learning techniques and statistical analysis.
- Agile Champion: Adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
Working Environment
- This permanent position will be hybrid 2-3 days / week and based in Bengaluru, India
- Astellas is a global company. Successful candidates will be expected to work across different time zones and according to regions or specific locations based upon demand.
Category TechX
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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