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Job Description
Job Description
About the role:
The Associate Director Platform Architecture is responsible for guiding the technical infrastructure of the organization. This role involves integrating hardware, software, and network interfaces to form cohesive systems. By addressing complex problems of systems integration and compatibility, this position supports the organization's strategic goals.
How you will contribute:
* Lead the execution of functional strategy and operational direction for the department
* Manage projects and influence organizational goals
* Communicate frequently with peers and customers to ensure alignment
* Develop and apply microservices architecture in various projects
* Implement fault tolerance strategies in cloud deployments
* Utilize machine learning techniques in cloud-based applications
* Design and implement robust API solutions and apply DevOps practices
* Analyze requirements and identify effective architectural solutions for both on-prem and hybrid cloud environments
* Collaborate within team settings to align customer goals with Takeda's strategic technology roadmap
* Ensure adherence to enterprise, solution, platform, and data architecture standards
Skills and qualifications:
* Applies cloud security architecture independently, with a comprehensive understanding of its principles.
* Demonstrates proficiency in cloud infrastructure, particularly in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, with the ability to execute tasks independently.
* Skilled in the use of Public Cloud environments, implementing automation, and optimizing cloud services.
* Experienced in developing and applying microservices architecture in various projects.
* Capable of implementing fault tolerance strategies in cloud deployments.
* Utilizes machine learning techniques effectively in cloud-based applications.
* Integrates code seamlessly into shared repositories, following Continuous Integration practices.
* Designs and implements robust API solutions and applies DevOps practices effectively in project environments.
* Analyzes requirements and identifies effective architectural solutions for both on-prem and hybrid cloud environments.
* Collaborates effectively within team settings to align customer goals with Takeda's strategic technology roadmap.
* Understands and adheres to enterprise, solution, platform, and data architecture standards.
* Proficient in Agile, SDLC, and DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
As a leader of a functional area or organization, you will set objectives, delegate tasks, and ensure operational success, with reviews by senior management. You will also help shape company policies, tackle complex problems, and meet budgets and schedules. Your responsibilities include managing projects, influencing organizational goals, maintaining frequent communication with peers and customers, and leading teams and projects, serving as a best practice/quality resource.
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For Location:
Cambridge, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
149,100.00 - 234,300.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Cambridge, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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