Software Engineer - Frontend Developer

Astellas Pharma - Markham, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Markham, IL

10,001+ employees

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Software Engineer - Frontend Developer at Astellas is a pivotal role within the DigitalX team, focusing on digital transformation to enhance patient value. This position involves developing and maintaining frontend applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and mentoring team members. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the application of good engineering practices in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving lives through technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React, Angular, or Vue.js for user interaction with AI models.
• Ensure high performance and responsiveness of front-end services for scalable user workloads.
• Mentor other members of the team and help them grow in their skillset.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to optimise performance security and maintainability of existing platform architecture and other technology investments.
• Participate in the continuous delivery pipeline by implementing DevOps best practices for version control, automation, and deployment.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in backend development and cloud platforms.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2-5 years (Junior) 5-7 years + (Senior) experience with a strong understanding of front end (HTML, CSS, Typescript, Javascript, responsive design, React, etc.).
• Minimum 2-5 years (Junior) 5-7 years + (Senior) experience in application monitoring tools (App Insights, Cloudwatch).
• Minimum 2-5 years (Junior) 5-7 years + (Senior) experience of cloud platforms (mainly Azure, be familiar with AWS and GCP). A deeper understanding/certification of AWS and Azure is considered a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with API development (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, especially with UI/UX Designers and Product Managers.
• Ability to think innovatively and propose creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated understanding of technical delivery.

Benefits

• Permanent position.
• Remote / Hybrid work options available.
• Accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process.