Software Engineer, Full Stack

Description

Software Engineer, Full Stack

About Astellas

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their caregivers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.

The Opportunity

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of both frontend and backend systems that support Astellas' generative AI platforms and digital transformation efforts. The role exists to provide full-stack solutions, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven applications across commercial, manufacturing, and medical operations.

Hybrid Working

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Key Activities For This Role

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and backend technologies like Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Design and implement APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) to enable AI model interactions and data processing.
• Manage and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement, security, and performance of AI-driven systems.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the engineering chapter.
  
  

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in both frontend (HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, React) and backend (Python, Java, Node.js) development.
• Expertise in API development and integration (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, as well as containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with application monitoring tools (App Insights, CloudWatch).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with full-stack development frameworks such as Django, Node.js, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps best practices.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
  
  

Additional Information

• This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
  
  

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centre’s (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.