Software Engineering Professional

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Job Description

Software Engineer

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.

Bangalore, 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 Software Engineer for MCP, you will design and develop our Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers—bridging AI clients with our core systems. You will be a critical part of our mission to becoming the most trusted digital biopharmaceutical company in the world. You will provide technical expertise in innovative product development, ensuring seamless integration and efficient utilization of relevant technologies. With your experience, you will build user-centric health tech solutions, integrate with our technical ecosystem, and be a member of an agile team of top-tier developers for Takeda to succeed in this mission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MCP integration in modern Back-End (Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript) frameworks and libraries .
• Integrate with Microsoft’s ecosystem—Power Platform (Power Automate, Dataverse), Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid—to expose enterprise data via MCP.
• Implement OAuth 2.0/OIDC on-behalf-of (OBO) flows and token exchange for secure identity propagation into MCP servers.
• Develop and maintain custom connectors or small code modules (TypeScript/C#) that sit alongside low-code workflows.
• Integrate external data sources and simple LLM calls (via OpenAI Responses API or similar) as needed.
• Builds systems of medium-to-high complexity with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Implement reusable libraries across applications.
• Develop application code and unit/integration tests in selected framework and/or library.
• Ensure high performance for global users through performance tests and tuning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design technical solutions. Create architectural diagrams, define system integrations, and establish best practices for development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including business analysts, project managers, and technical engineers in other global locations, to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure successful project delivery. Communicate effectively to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in developing software.
• Solid hands-on experience as a back-end engineer with following tech stack: JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js and Vercel.
• Hands-on with Azure services: Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Dataverse (for .NET track).
• 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).
• Fundamental knowledge of OAuth 2.0/OIDC (including OBO flows) and enterprise identity management.
• Fundamental knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), context-sharing patterns, AI/ML toolset within Azure is a plus!
• Solid oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge.
• 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 Bangalore 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:

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
• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves
• Broad Variety of learning platforms 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• No Meeting Days
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 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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