The Role
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise AEM-based websites and integrations. Build OOB/custom components, templates, workflows, MSM, and web services; ensure performance, security, analytics integration, CI/CD, and stakeholder collaboration within Agile teams.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications
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.
This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.
Purpose and Scope:
As an Adobe AEM Fullstack Platform Engineer in Adobe Platforms chapter, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our digital initiatives within our agile organization by designing and delivering innovative, enterprise-grade external facing websites/ portals based on Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Analytics technologies. This role exists to develop and maintain websites built on Adobe AEM CMS enabling seamless content delivery and engagement of HCPs and Patients to Astellas owned web properties collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders both internal and external driving business value through technical expertise and stakeholder engagement aligned to enterprise capabilities. Our agile operating model—comprising Digital Capability for skill growth and Digital Execution for mission-aligned collaboration—uniquely positions you to balance cutting-edge Adobe AEM solution delivery with the development of specialized expertise, while expertise in other enterprise platforms is welcomed as an advantageous complement.
In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and maintain web applications based on a Global design framework, leveraging Templates and Components with a deep understanding of AEM, Analytics, Target to elevate customer experience. You will work directly with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Adobe AEM solutions, multitask across projects and stay ahead of technological advancements, making this position critical for transformative digital impact for the enterprise.
You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Hands on end-to-end development experience in design, develop, test, and implement OOB components, custom components, templates, workflows, multi-site management including translation framework, and integrations on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to support various digital initiatives.
• Translate user stories into technical designs which includes enterprise-level architecture and implementing strategies.
• Experience in software design, development, and implementation using standard CMS platforms.
• Collaborate with Business Analyst, Platform Engineers, Scrum lead, Value Team captain to execute implementations and provide technical expertise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and usability.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor web site performance using Lighthouse or similar tools.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure web solutions are secure and compliant with enterprise standards, including web governance and necessary documentation.
• Data Reporting: Work with reporting team (generating insights from Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics) to derive meaningful insights.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.
• Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.
• Reporting: Regularly report on system use to your Chapter Lead, VT captain, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues in AEM platform.
• Exceptional team skills, with the ability to work effectively with development teams, business users, vendors, and external agencies.
• Adaptable to evolving project scopes and technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning in Adobe domain.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability.
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration.
• Overall 8+ Years of experience in Information Technology
• 5+ years of hands-on development experience on AEM (full stack) is mandatory.
• Strong Web front-end development experience including HTML/ CSS/JavaScript skills.
• Experience with Sling MVC frameworks, Spring and Struts Framework, OSGI.
• Strong experience of Java in the context of CQ5 and overall best CQ5 practices.
• Experience with content publishing/deployment and end-to-end content lifecycle.
• Experience with design/implementing web services collaborating with Integration engineers to test end to integrations from web applications.
• Understanding of AEM integration with Adobe Analytics and Launch configurations.
• Relevant experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks. Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and software development tools is beneficial.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and version control in Adobe platform deployments.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Technical certification in Adobe Experience Manager and other Frontend technologies is a plus
• Life Sciences / Pharma industry experience
Working Environment:
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (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.
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration or related field
- Overall 8+ years of experience in Information Technology
- 5+ years hands-on AEM full-stack development experience
- Strong web front-end development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Experience with Sling MVC frameworks, OSGi, Spring, and Struts
- Strong Java experience in context of CQ5/AEM and best practices
- Experience with content publishing/deployment and end-to-end content lifecycle (MSM, translation frameworks)
- Experience designing and implementing web services and integrations; collaborate with integration engineers
- Understanding of AEM integration with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Launch configurations
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies including Azure DevOps for CI/CD and version control
- Performance monitoring and optimization experience (Lighthouse or similar)
- Technical certification in Adobe Experience Manager and other frontend technologies
- Life Sciences / Pharma industry experience
Astellas Pharma Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Astellas Pharma and has not been reviewed or approved by Astellas Pharma.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include both a company match and an additional employer contribution, positioning the savings plan as notably generous. Complementary financial supports such as a dedicated wellness allowance reinforce long-term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family care leave, inclusive fertility and adoption assistance, and backup care resources signal a comprehensive, caregiver-friendly approach. Programs are framed to support diverse family-forming paths and ongoing caregiving needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A wide array of holidays, sick time, volunteer days, and extended disability income protection expands flexibility for time away. Immediate eligibility and broad coverage help employees access these supports without delay.
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What We Do
At Astellas, we strive to be a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into the best outcomes for patients. Operating in approximately 70 countries with more than 14,000 employees, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs. Visit our Global Astellas LinkedIn Community Guidelines to learn more about interacting with this page: https://www.astellas.com/en/global-linkedin-community-guidelines
