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Job Description
Job Posting Description
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Bengaluru, the city, which is India's epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda's recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda's ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is 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.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Software Engineer for Copilot Connectors, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining connectors that enable seamless integration with various AI systems. You will work closely with business teams, platform owners, and architects to ensure that integrations meet organizational goals and technical standards. This role requires a strong background in API development, backend development, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of connectors that enable seamless integration with AI systems.
- Develop and implement metadata requirements for connectors to facilitate AI usage.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of connectors, implementing improvements and optimizations as necessary.
- Collaborate with business teams to understand integration requirements and provide technical expertise.
- Work with platform owners and architects to ensure connectors align with enterprise architecture standards.
- Lead technical discussions and presentations with business teams, providing insights and recommendations for connector strategies.
- Lead and mentor a development team in building custom applications, workflows, and integrations.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Ensure effective communication between systems by implementing seamless integrations with APIs, connectors, and middleware tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the platforms.
- Create technical documentation, including design specifications, system architecture, and integration guidelines. Conduct training sessions to educate team members and end-users on platform functionality and best practices.
Skills and Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience in leading software development teams and developing software solutions.
- Extensive experience with RESTful API and .NET/C# backend development.
- Experience with OpenAPI specifications, Microsoft PowerApps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio is a plus
- Experience in leading highly performant tech teams, with demonstrated skills in guiding and mentoring development teams, setting standards, and conducting code reviews.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding and mentoring cross-functional 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 prototyping, as well as operating at scale, with focus on writing clean, encapsulated and well documented code.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing integrations between systems using middleware tools. Familiarity with various integration patterns, protocols, and technologies (such as REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
- Adept at analyzing complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions. Proficient in debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting mobile/web applications.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge. Ability to translate complex tech concepts to non-tech stakeholders.
- Proficiency in English in both verbal and written communication is a must.
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
- Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
- At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
- Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.
BENEFITS:
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
- Shift Timing: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM IST
- Company-Provided Transport: Available at scheduled times for 2nd shift employees for a smooth commute to office and back home
- Security Escort for Drop-Off: Female employees receive a security escort to their designated drop-off point after the shift for safety
- Shift Allowance: Additional shift allowance will be provided for hours worked outside regular working hours
- Food/Meal: Meal will be provided for the 2nd shift employees
- Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
- Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
- Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
- Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Broad Variety of learning platforms
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
- Reimbursements - Home Internet & Mobile Phone
- Employee Referral Program
- Leaves - Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)
ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:
- Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We're not just transforming our company; we're improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
- As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
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Locations
IND - Bengaluru
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world.
We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives.
Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
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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