Apm Engineer-Leanix

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Application Portfolio Management ( APM) Engineer to support our enterprise architecture and application rationalization efforts using LeanIX . This role is critical in capturing, analyzing, and maintaining application metadata to assess current technology usage, align future business requirements, and guide decisions on modernization, consolidation, or new application development.

This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure & Operation team and will be remote India or Brazil. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• LeanIX Data Stewardship
• Populate and maintain accurate application data within LeanIX, including ownership, lifecycle, business capabilities, and technical attributes.
• Ensure completeness and consistency of metadata across the application portfolio.
• Application Rationalization
• Evaluate applications for business value (e.G., strategic alignment, user impact, cost efficiency).
• Assess technical value (e.G., scalability, integration readiness, security posture, supportability).
• Identify candidates for retirement, consolidation, or modernization.
• Technology Mapping & Future Planning
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to map future business requirements to existing technologies.
• Support decision-making on whether to enhance current platforms or build new applications.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with application owners, enterprise architects, and business analysts to gather insights and validate data.
• Facilitate workshops and reviews to ensure alignment on application strategy and lifecycle decisions.
• Reporting & Insights
• Generate dashboards and reports from LeanIX to support executive decision-making.
• Provide insights into portfolio health, redundancy, risk, and optimization opportunities.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements :

Why This Role Matters

This role directly supports our enterprise-wide transformation by enabling smarter technology investments, reducing redundancy, and aligning IT capabilities with business strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping our future application landscape.