Platform Engineer, SAP BTP Solution Architect

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose and Scope:

As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution is about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focuses on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

An Enterprise Business Platforms Engineer focuses on the development, deployment, and integration of software platforms that support our business processes and operations. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms. SAP BTP Solution Architect designs, governs, and enables enterprise-grade solutions on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This role leads integration architecture, cloud-native application design, platform administration, and data architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with SAP and enterprise standards

The architect partners with application teams, security, infrastructure, and SAP to deliver future-ready BTP solutions. You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Design end-to-end solution architectures on SAP BTP aligned with enterprise standards
  Lead integration architecture using SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration, API Management, event-driven patterns)
• Define and govern API standards, integration patterns, error handling, and monitoring
• Design and review cloud-native applications using SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM)
• Establish extension strategies for SAP systems using side-by-side and clean-core principles
• Define data and analytics architecture leveraging SAP Business Data Cloud and related services
• Own BTP platform administration including subaccounts, entitlements, quotas, and service lifecycle Define security and access models (SSO, role collections, trust configuration, certificates)
• Partner with SAP and partners for architecture validation and best-practice alignment
• Provide architecture oversight during build, testing, cutover, and production operations
• Establish operational standards, runbooks, monitoring, and cost-optimization practices
• Mentor teams and promote reusable architecture patterns and assets
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.
• Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Enable business process automation using SAP Build Process Automation (Workflows and RPA bots)
• Design and implement integrations between SAP and external/non-SAP systems using
• SAP Integration Suite (CPI), PI/PO, APIs, and web services.
• Design solutions following SAP best practices, clean core concepts, and modern ABAP programming paradigms ( CDS views, RAP , CAPm).
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to SAP applications and integrations.
• Support system upgrades, patching, migrations, and system performance optimization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years overall IT experience with 5+ years in SAP architecture or engineering roles
• 3+ years hands-on experience with SAP BTP
• Strong experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI, API Management)
• Hands-on or architecture-level experience with SAP CAPM (Node.js and/or Java)
• Experience with SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP data & analytics services
• Solid understanding of BTP administration, security, and operations
• Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and SAP SaaS solutions
• Strong communication and architecture governance skills
• Bachelor's degree or master's in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or STEM degree.
• Hands-on or architectural experience with SAP Build Process Automation (Workflows and RPA)
• Strong knowledge of SAP integration technologies (SAP Integration Suite/BTP, CPI, PI/PO, IDocs, RFC, Web Services, APIs, CAPm).
• Experience with Web technologies (XML, XSLT, REST, HTTP, HTTPS, Web Services, AS2 and Certificate)
• Knowledge of authentication and security standards (OAuth2, SAML, SAP Cloud Connector).
• Ability to work in agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP Event Mesh
• Experience with SAP Cloud Connector and enterprise identity providers (Azure AD / ADFS)
• Knowledge of CI/CD, transport management, and automation on SAP BTP
• Experience with event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging
• Familiarity with compliance and audit controls (SOX/JSOX, GxP)
• SAP BTP certification or SAP Integration Suite certification

Working Environment:

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

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.

What awaits you at Astellas? 

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide. 
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. 
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions. 

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do. 

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our person

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