General Information

Job Advert Title: Adobe Experience Manager Platform Engineer

Location: Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Division: DigitalX

Employment Class: Permanent

Description

【Purpose & Scope】

As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement. 
An Enterprise Business Platforms Engineer focuses on the development, deployment, and integration of software platforms that support our business processes and operations. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as CRM (Customer Relationship Management, Sales Force, Veeva), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning such as SAP ), and SCM (Supply Chain Management) and Clinical, Patient Safety, Quality Management Solutions. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. 
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 Responsibilities】
  • Platform Development and Configuration: Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization. This could involve programming, configuring settings, and integrating various software solutions. 

  • System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems (e.g., integrating CRM and ERP systems) to enhance data flow and business processes. 

  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience. 

  • User Support and Training: Provide technical support to platform users, resolve issues, and conduct training sessions to ensure users can effectively utilize the platforms. 

  • Initiative Execution: Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment. 

  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units. 

  • 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 the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead 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. 



【Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
  • This position is remote and is based in Japan 
  • At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

【Required Qualifications】
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration. 
Relevant experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions. 
  • ・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. 

  • ・Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders, including business users, Digital professionals, and management. 

  • ・Project Management: Good knowledge of Agile methodology, principles and practices.  

  • ・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. 

  • ・Design, develop, test, and implement custom components, templates, workflows, multi-site management including translation framework, and integrations using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to support various digital initiatives and web channel projects. 

  • ・Translate user stories into technical designs which includes enterprise-level architecture and implementing strategies. 

  • ・Participate in the software design, development, and implementation using standard CMS platforms. 

  • ・Mentor and lead other platform engineers enabling them to work. 

  • ・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. 

  • ・Strong web front-end development experience including up-to-date CSS/JavaScript skills. 

  • ・Experience with Sling MVC frameworks, Spring and Struts Framework, OSGI. 

  • ・Understanding of Java in the context of CQ5 and overall best CQ5 practices. 

  • ・Experience with content publishing/deployment and end-to-end content lifecycle. 

  • ・Understanding of CRX as a repository. 

  • ・Experience with design/implementing web services collaborating with Integration engineers to test end to integrations from web applications. 

  • ・Bilingual proficiency is mandatory - Japanese and English  

  • ・Experience with Adobe Analytics /Google Analytics is a plus 

  • ・Minimum 5+ years of hands-on development experience on any CMS platform(e.g. AEM, Acquia, WordPress is mandatory)


【Preferred Qualifications】
Certification in Adobe Experience Manager is a plus 
  • ・Understanding of AEM integration with Adobe Analytics and Launch configurations.  

  • ・Life Sciences / Pharma industry experience 

  • ・and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery 


【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書・和文職務経歴書・英文レジュメ
Both Japanese and English Resumes are needed

【選考プロセス / Selection details】
書類選考 → 1次面接 → 2次面接 → 最終面接
※変更の可能性もございますので、予めご了承下さい。
CV screening → First interview → 2nd Interview → Final interview
*Please be advised that there might be a change in the process.

【勤務地 / Location】
(雇入れ直後)
東京都中央区 アステラス製薬 日本橋事業所 本社
Nihonbashi, Tokyo

(変更の範囲)
会社の定める事業場および自宅

【勤務開始日 / Start Date】
応相談
Will be decided according to the candidate's flexibility

【契約期間 / Contract Duration】
期間の定めなし
Not limited to specified period

【試用期間 / Probation Period】
試用期間原則なし
No probation period in principle

【給与 / Salary】
①基本給:当人の経歴・技術・技能等を考慮して決定
②裁量労働制の場合:裁量労働手当として職務グレードに応じて50,000~100,000円支給
③フレックスタイム制の場合:月間の所定労働時間を超えて勤務する時間に対して時間外勤務手当を支給
①Base salary: will be decided by the candidate's experience, skill and capability.
②When Discretionary Work System is applied: Discretionary work allowance will be paid.(50,000~100,000yen, based on the Grade)
③When Flextime System is applied: Overtime allowance will be paid for time worked in excess of prescribed working hours.

【昇給 / Salary Raise】
有り

【賞与 / Bonus】
有り

【諸手当 / Allowance】
裁量労働手当、住宅手当、通勤手当 等
Discretionary work allowance, Housing allowance, Commutation allowance, etc.

【勤務時間 / Working Hours】
8:45~17:45(月~木)、8:45~16:00(金)、企画業務型 裁量労働制
裁量労働制の場合、所定労働時間を働いたものとみなす
8:45~17:45(Mon~Thu)、8:45~16:00(Fri)
Discretionary Work System

【休日 / Holidays】
完全週休2日制(土曜・日曜)、祝日、5月1日、夏季、年末年始
Weekends(Sat and Sun), holidays, May 1st, summer vacation, New Year holidays

【休暇 / Vacation Leave】
年次有給休暇、育児休業制度、介護休業制度 等
Annual paid leave, childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, etc.

【福利厚生 / Welfare】
雇用保険、労災保険、厚生年金、健康保険、共済会制度、社宅制度、持株会制度、財形貯蓄制度 等
Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Welfare Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Mutual Aid Association System, Company Housing System, Employee Shareholder Association System, Property Accumulation Savings System

【アステラス製薬 採用サイト/ Career web site】
https://re-jp.astellas.com/jp/recruit/newgraduates/

For more information about Astellas, please visit our career web site.
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