Job Description

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .


This position is remote and is based in Bangalore, India. 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.


Purpose and Scope


As a M365 Fullstack Developer in Enterprise platforms, 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 is about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focuses 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.


As a M365 Full Stack Developer, you will design, develop, deploy, and monitor M365 applications for our organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of a spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint Online, Connections, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Enterprise Search. You will create new applications using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint as well as help delivery teams and power users. You will use your knowledge, expertise, and quick learning to stay ahead and teach others in evolving Microsoft tool ecosystem. You will provide technical support for SharePoint/MS365/Power Automate/Power Apps/Connections/Copilot Studio/Enterprise Search, and resolve issues with external agencies and teams, business users and software vendors. You'll also monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. The evolving use and future opportunities bring a lot of variety in your day-to-day job.


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


Developing SharePoint Online apps and custom workflows, as well as Connections, Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Enterprise Search. Supporting the above spectrum of Microsoft 365 based on prior experience with most components and quickly learning others.



Creating and configuring SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, flows, and web parts. Developing custom forms and templates.



Integrating custom SharePoint and Power Automate with other business applications, such as CRM or ERP systems. Developing custom Azure function and Azure Logic App workflows for SharePoint sites as per business requirements.



Providing technical support for custom/citizen-led development in SharePoint/MS365/Power Automate/Power Apps/Connections/Copilot Studio/Enterprise Search.



Increasing tools' adoption through evangelizing platform capabilities/benefits and conducting training sessions.



Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor performance of applications, simplify administrative activities, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.



Security & Compliance: Ensure the applications are secure, compliant, and projects adhere to SLC best practices, including managing identity and access and securing data. Generate and maintain related documentation as needed.



Data Reporting: work with related reporting platforms to summarize data maintained in the system.



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 system use to your Capability 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.



Required Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science



3+ years of demonstrated engineering experience (development and configuration in a Microsoft 365 tool stack, such as SharePoint/Power Automate/Power Apps/Connections/Copilot Studio/Enterprise Search).



Demonstrated experience of quick learning and being able to train others in new features and tools.



Proficiency in SharePoint development, .NET, Azure tools, Visual Studio Code. Knowledge of CSS, HTML 5, UI/UX design principles, and Angular.



Working knowledge of most of the following: Web parts, User Store, Workflows, Master pages as well as Business Connectivity Services, Page Layouts, PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps, Azure functions, Nintex forms & workflows.



Scripting skills with PowerShell, some JavaScript code snippets or C# scripts or Python



Working knowledge of jQuery. Understanding or relational databases and SQL.



Knowledge of Agile and DevOps ways of working. Experience in using Azure DevOps for continuous integration, continuous delivery, pipelines, and version control.



Ability to collaborate effectively with development, operations, security teams, business users, software vendors, and other external agencies.



Strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Investigate and resolve issues related to the application, infrastructure, or deployment pipelines.



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



Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.



Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scopes.



Preferred Qualifications


Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Automate certifications

Location


Astellas India Home Office


This is a remote position and is based in Bangalore, India. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.


Category PlatformX


Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.


EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans