Platform Engineer, Front End Developer- PlatformX

At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is looking to fill vacant position – Platform Engineer – Front End Developer - PlatformX

Description As a Front-End Developer (FED) Platform Engineer in Adobe Platforms chapter, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our digital initiatives within our agile organization by designing and delivering innovative, enterprise-grade external facing websites/ portals on enterprise platforms. This role exists to focus on modern web development practices to design, develop and maintain responsive, accessible and high performing websites built on enterprise platforms enabling seamless content delivery and engagement of HCPs and Patients to Astellas owned web properties collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders both internal and external driving business value through technical expertise and stakeholder engagement aligned to enterprise capabilities. Our agile operating model—comprising Digital Capability for skill growth and Digital Execution for mission-aligned collaboration—uniquely positions you to balance cutting-edge solution delivery with the development of specialized expertise, while expertise in other enterprise platforms is welcomed as an advantageous complement.

In this role, you will lead design framework UI, design and maintain web applications based on design standard, with a deep understanding of Frontend framework technologies, backend, Analytics to elevate customer experience. You will work directly with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Front-End solutions, multitask across projects and stay ahead of technological advancements, making this position critical for transformative digital impact for the enterprise.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies in your field.

Essential Job Duties

Build, enhance, and maintain web UI components using React.js (functional components, hooks, context, component composition).

Sing point of Technical contact liaising with business (not technical) and technical stakeholders to handle all web related requests in a timely manner working with globally distributed team members

Develop responsive and cross-browser web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.

Implement UI designs with high fidelity using design systems and Figma specs.

Integrate front‑end applications with REST APIs and/or GraphQL services.

Maintain clean, reusable, scalable code with strong conventions and documentation.

Work with CI/CD pipelines and version control: Git, PR reviews, branching strategies.

Collaborate with backend teams on API contracts, error handling patterns, and security considerations.

Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG,) and general usability guidelines.

Participate in agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, estimation, and demos.

Translate user stories into technical designs which includes enterprise‑level architecture and implementing strategies.

Experience in software design, development, and implementation using standard CMS platforms.

Collaborate with Business Analyst, Platform Engineers, Scrum lead, Value Team captain to execute implementations and provide technical guidance.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and usability.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor web site performance using Lighthouse or similar tools.

Security & Compliance: Ensure web solutions are secure and compliant with enterprise standards, including web governance and necessary documentation.

Data Reporting: Work with reporting team (generating insights from Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics) to derive meaningful insights.

Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.

Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.

Reporting: Regularly report on system use to your Chapter Lead, VT captain, and team members.

Problem‑Solving: Employ analytical and problem‑solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.

Advanced problem‑solving capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues across enterprise platforms.

Exceptional team skills, with the ability to work effectively with development teams, business users, vendors, and external agencies.

Adaptable to evolving project scopes and technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning in Adobe domain.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration.

Strong hands‑on experience on front end development experience 7+ years in React, Angular and Vue.Js

Solid fundamentals in HTML, CSS, responsive design, and modern styling techniques

Proficiency in JavaScript and other tools

Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs and leverage Python for scripting, data manipulation, and automation tasks.

Assist in designing and implementing data flows between front-end applications and backend systems, ensuring efficient data retrieval and processing.

Experience in leading solution design/ architecture with business partners

Hands on experience reviewing peer code and providing guidance around standards/ best practices etc.

Experience consuming and integrating REST/GraphQL APIs

Strong understanding of browser rendering, debugging, and performance optimization

Experience in design thinking, User experience, global Accessibility standards and compliance requirements for web and other digital channel solutions

Experience writing unit/integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library

Review code of FED developers, develop POCs, and provide guidance.

Hands on experience with responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experiences across various devices.

Hands on experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG) to create inclusive digital experiences.

Hands on experience to Optimize front-end code for better performance and faster page load times.

Experience with build tools to streamline front-end workflows.

Experience in developing strategies to design solution across different browsers and devices. Serve as an FED subject matter expert, diagnose and solve technical challenges related to user experience design on AEM.

Experience with multiple front‑end frameworks for FED development

Understanding of integration with Analytics platforms and capturing web engagement data.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions.

Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks. Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and software development tools is beneficial.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and vice versa.

Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and version control for release management activities

Attention to Detail: Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on software as a medical device (SaMD) and/or Digital Health applications.

Proven track record collaborating with data engineers and data scientists on AI‑driven initiatives.

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