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Job Description
Cloud DevOps Principal Engineer
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.
At Takeda we unite in diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.
The Opportunity
As a Cloud DevOps Principal Engineer you'll work as technical leader alongside business, product development and infrastructure teams within a scaled agile environment, continuously managing short change cycles to drive to our future state strategy. You will ensure that security is seamlessly and effectively integrated with the software development lifecycle. By integrating security practices into the DevOps process, you will help bridge the traditional gap between development, operations, and security teams, reducing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization's digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Work as a technical leader alongside business, product development and infrastructure teams within a scaled agile environment, continuously managing short change cycles to drive to our future state strategy.
- Design/build/deploy complex, forward-looking Infrastructure as Code to support the Takeda Enterprise Cloud Platform and Applications deployed onto the Takeda Enterprise Cloud.
- Build, integrate and maintain Takeda's DevSecOps Platform Capabilities including CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), code quality/vulnerability scanning and container security platforms.
- Build and maintain Python-based solutions and integrations with DevSecOps tooling and focus on leveraging GenAI to increase developer productivity.
- Contribute to increasing developer agility across Takeda by focusing on providing a frictionless self-service experience via integrated tooling and processes.
- Work with Cybersecurity/Compliance to refine existing processes.
- Create a T/O framework by integrating APM instrumentation and offer "building blocks" for teams. Manage the T/O capability roadmap to include new technologies. Maintain Takeda's Internal Developer Portal to streamline developer tasks, including self-service tools for code, dependencies, and DORA metrics.
- Lead creation and evolution of reusable architectural patterns and DevSecOps and Agile approaches. Play an key role in the DevSecOps Community at Takeda, promoting efficient work practices and connecting product teams. Support teams to achieve multiple releases daily and focus on customer needs to provide high-quality solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience spanning multiple IT disciplines, including systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, and integration.
- Strong hands on experience building and maintaining public cloud infrastructure.
- Expertise in handling CI/CD integrations with GitHub, GitHub Actions or equivalent and deploying infrastructure and applications on public cloud.
- Highly proficient in provisioning cloud resources using Infrastructure as a code (IaC) with hands-on experience developing Terraform and Ansible.
- Expert experience with Container Orchestration and Security: Docker, Kubernetes/EKS/AKS, Helm, ArgoCD, AquaSec, Quay.
- Hands on experience in system level scripting using BASH and/or PowerShell.
- Hands on programming skills in one or more high level languages like Python, and Java.
- Fluency with modern DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipeline processes.
- Good Operating System level debugging skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge.
What Takeda Can Offer You
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people's lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.
Salary
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 4450 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.
- Cafeteria
- Medical - High standard medical care
- Bridge days
- Summer Hours
- Multisport Card
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Locations
SVK - Bratislava - Svatoplukova
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
What We Do
We strive to transform lives. While the science we advance is constantly evolving, our core purpose is enduring. For more than two centuries, our values have guided us to do what’s right for patients and for society.
We know that changing lives requires us to do things differently. We start by listening to and addressing what really matters to patients, the people who love them, and those in the healthcare system who provide care. And that’s what inspires us all to be bold, push boundaries and set new standards that open up greater opportunities. Join us in our effort to discover, develop and deliver new treatments to patients.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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