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Automation Engineer - Solutions Lead

Automation Engineer - Solutions Lead

Astellas Pharma Inc.Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
21 hours ago
Job description

Responsibilities :

  • Design and Architect Automation Frameworks / solutions : Develop and execute strategies for automation processes utilizing Workflow Management, AI and Machine Learning across the business.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to optimise performance security and maintainability of existing automation architecture and other technology investments.
  • Participate in smaller focused mission teams to deliver value driven solutions aligned to our global and bold move priority initiatives and beyond.
  • Maintain Automation Systems : Ensure the ongoing functionality and efficiency of automation systems.
  • Develop Project Plans : Create detailed plans for automation initiatives, including resource and budget estimations.
  • Create Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation processes and test procedures.
  • Provide Training : Offer guidance and training to team members on automation tools.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams and practises across the organisation including Commercial, Manufacturing, Medical, DataX, GrowthX and support other X (transformation) Hubs and Practices as appropriate, to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Provide Level 3 and 4 Technical Support to development and testing solutions
  • Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline Adhering to DevOps best practises for version control automation and deployment. Ensuring effective management of the PlatformX backlog.
  • Stay-up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in Automation and AI
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams and practises across the organisation including Commercial, Manufacturing, Medical, InformationX, GrowthX and support other X (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.
  • Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline. Adhering to DevOps best practises for version control automation and deployment. Ensuring effective management of the PlatformX backlog.
  • Database Management : Develop strategies for automating database operations, including data migration, backup, and recovery.
  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization : Regularly monitor performance of applications and identify bottlenecks.

Requirements

Qualifications   Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 6-8 years in software development and automation, with at least 3-5 years in an architect role.
  • Proficient in Search Processing Language (SPL) and query optimization
  • Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins), programming languages (e.g., Java, Python), and database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
  • Experienced in data onboarding (parsing, field extractions, source types)
  • Skilled in building interactive dashboards with tokens, drilldowns, and visualizations
  • Knowledge of indexing, retention policies, and bucket management
  • Familiar with Splunk REST API and Python SDK for automation
  • Able to integrate Splunk with external tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for data ingestion, parsing, and performance issues
  • Understands CIM (Common Information Model) and data normalization
  • Experience with query performance tuning (e.g., summary indexing, report acceleration)
  • Experience with distributed Splunk architecture (indexers, search heads, forwarders)
  • Worked on multiple Python-based projects and Workflow Management implementations
  • Deep understanding of various machine learning algorithms and their applications.
  • 5-7 years of experience in software development and coding in other automation languages, Automation Solutions Architecting,
  • Model Deployment : Experience in deploying AI models into production environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of the automated processes.
  • Experience within Life Sciences / Pharma / Manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • 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
  • Technical Proficiency : Strong coding skills in SQL, ML, Python, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Workflow Automation, API Integration and data visualization.
  • 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

  • Certifications in any automation platforms – Automation Anywhere, Ignio, MyWizard
  • Proven experience in developing / Architecting solutions Automation platform solutions.
  • Any relevant certification at professional level. For example
  • Workflow Specialist (Professional),
  • Microsoft Certified Power Automate Developer Associate.
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer (AIE) Certification
  • IBM / Google Cloud / AWS Machine Learning Professional Certificate
  • Training in areas such as machine learning and / or artificial intelligence
  • Subject Matter Expertise : possess a strong understanding of data architecture / engineering / operations / reporting within Life Sciences / Pharma (regulated) industry across Commercial, Manufacturing and Medical domains.
  • Experience with cloud-based automation and DevOps practices is a plus.
  • Analytical Thinking : Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

    • 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.
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