Software Engineering Manager
Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID R0189865 Category Data, Digital and Technology Subcategory Data, Digital and Technology,Data, Digital and Technology Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Software Engineering manager
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 Full Stack Engineer you will provide leadership and technical expertise for feature enhancement and bug fixes for existing applications. This will include working with various tools and tech stacks throughout the R&D organization. You will also be working on infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines for both new and existing applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications across front‑end and back‑end components
- Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements and deliver high‑value features
- Implement and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, end‑to‑end) to ensure software quality
- Help monitor and troubleshoot production issues, including performance and reliability concerns
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and architecture
- Contribute to Takeda’s mission by leading the development and adoption of cloud-first solutions that deliver business outcomes and drive innovation
Skills and Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in Python
- 5+ years of experience in JavaScript
- 3+ years of experience with another major programming language (e.g. Java, C++, PHP)
- 3+ years of expert level experience building and maintaining AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, LBs, S3).
- Proficient in provisioning AWS resources using Infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform
- 3+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, Postgres)
- Experience writing and integrating with RESTful API’s
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge
- Demonstrated skills in guiding and mentoring 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.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
- Experience in prototyping, as well as operating at scale, with focus on writing clean, encapsulated and well documented code.
- Adept at analyzing complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions. Proficient in debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting mobile/web applications.
Preferred skills
- Experience with NoSQL databases, especially AWS native databases (DynamoDB and Neptune)
- Hands on experience with containerization in AWS (EKS and OpenSearch)
- Experience with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g. React, Vue, or Angular)
- Knowledge of GxP processes and documentation
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.
