Automation Engineer Platform Solutions

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**Job Title -** **Automation Engineer - Platform Solutions**

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients?

Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.

If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

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 .

**Astellas’ Global Capability Centers – Overview**

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers (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 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.

This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.

**Purpose and Scope:**

As an Automation Test Engineer, you will be expected to design, develop, and execute automated tests using Automation tools to ensure the quality and performance of robotic process automation (RPA) and business specific automated solutions.

You will play a pivotal role in building, maintaining and enhancing our systems across the organization.

This is a fantastic global opportunity to use your proven agile delivery skills across a diverse range of initiatives, utilize your development skills, and contribute to the continuous improvement/delivery of critical IT solutions.

**Essential Job Responsibilities:**

+ Develop and implement automated test scripts using various tools and framework (Automation Anywhere, Servicenow, Ignio, Mywizard,
+ Design and execute test cases (Unit, SIT, UAT) for RPA bots Python scripts, ensuring functionality and reliability.
+ Identify, analyze, and document defects, ensuring timely resolution.
+ Optimize test automation strategies for scalability and efficiency.
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
+ Monitor debugging processes and report on testing status.
+ Analyze Test Results: Document and analyze test results to assist in debugging and modifying software.
+ Maintain Test Frameworks: Implement and maintain automation test frameworks and strategies.
+ Stay updated with emerging automation, RPA testing tools and methodologies.
+ Provide Technical Support to internal users during testing phase of projects and large-scale implementations ensuring uptime as soon as possible.
+ Champion continuous improvement initiatives identifying test protocols to optimize scenarios using AI models and Machine Language algorithms and maintainability of existing platform architecture and other technology investments.
+ Document procedures and maintain technical specifications for workflow management systems.
+ Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in automation and testing
+ Experience within Life Sciences/ Pharma /Manufacturing industry is preferred.
+ Agile Practices: Experience working in Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
+ Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
+ Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline.

Adhering to DevOps best practices for version control automation and deployment.

Ensuring effective management of the PlatformX backlog.
+ Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor performance of applications and identify bottlenecks.
+ Collaborate with business, development teams to integrate automated testing and improve testing processes across the organisation including Commercial, Manufacturing, Medical, InformationX, GrowthX and support other Hubs and Practices.

**Qualifications** **Required**

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
+ 5+ years of experience in Testing and Scripting preferably using AI models and machine learning algorithms.
+ Strong experience in RPA and business process automation testing frameworks.
+ Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based automation platforms.
+ Experience with API, workflow, python , scripting testing tools.
+ Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, and experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.
+ Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
+ Previous experience as a test automation engineer or in a similar role.
+ Solid understanding of Automation Testing, and be able to develop and implement complex test cases.
+ Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
+ Worked on multiple Python-based projects and Workflow Management implementations
+ Solid understanding of Python libraries and frameworks and be able to develop and implement complex Python algorithms.
+ 5+ years of experience in software development and coding in other automation languages, Automation Solutions Architecting,
+ Knowledge of front-end technologies (like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), database languages (like SQL), and frameworks/libraries is also advantageous.
+ Problem-solving skills to identify, debug, and resolve issues during the design, testing, and deployment phases.
+ Ability to analyze business processes and design workflow solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
+ Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
+ Monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of the automated processes.
+ Experience within Life Sciences/ Pharma /Manufacturing industry is preferred.
+ Agile Practices: Experience working in agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
+ Understand and Interpret business requirements and can term them into technical/functional test cases.

**Preferred**

+ Certifications in any automation platforms testing – Automation Anywhere, Ignio, MyWizard
+ Proven experience in developing test cases for Microsoft Power Automate, Python, Java Scripsts.
+ Training in areas such as machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
+ Subject Matter Expertise: possess a strong understanding of data architecture/ engineering/operations/ reporting within Life Sciences/ Pharma industry across Commercial, Manufacturing and Medical domains.
+ Experience with cloud-based automation and DevOps practices is a plus.
+ Other complex and highly regulated industry experience will be considered across diverse areas like Commercial, Manufacturing and Medical.
+ Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead ad hoc analyses, identify performance gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
+ Agile Champion: Adherence to DevOps principles and a proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

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