Senior Software Engineer

at  Takeda Pharmaceutical

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems analysis or a related study.
• 5+ years relevant software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience as a back-end engineer with following tech stack: Java, Python, Spring Boot is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with R programming language is a plus.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions on public cloud (serverless and other Platform As A Service modules of cloud platform) is a big advantage.
• Experience in prototyping, as well as operating at scale, with focus on writing clean, encapsulated and well documented code.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding and mentoring development teams. Ability to provide technical guidance, set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in leading technical projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project timelines and deliverables. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge.
• Proficiency in English in both verbal and written communication is a must.

MORE ABOUT US:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality software solutions built in modern Back-End frameworks and libraries .
• Develop application code and unit tests in selected programming languages/library (Java and Python).
• Leverage best practices, Object Oriented programming and programming language relevant frameworks.
• Utilize APIs, connectors, and middleware tools to achieve system interoperability.
• Implement reusable libraries across applications.
• Develop application code and unit tests in selected framework and/or library.
• Ensure high performance for global users through performance tests and tuning.
• Guide the team to develop products with good data quality and in line with Takeda’s data governance framework and strategy.
• Mentor a development team in building custom applications, workflows, and integrations.
• Participate in setting coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices. Offer expertise and support in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Mentor the team through work estimation based on user stories and functional requirements or wireframes.
• Write unit and integration tests for all application code.
• Conduct training sessions to educate team members and end-users on platform functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design technical solutions. Create architectural diagrams, define system integrations, and establish best practices for development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including business analysts, project managers, and technical engineers in other global locations, to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure successful project delivery. Communicate effectively to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.