Software Engineer - Backend Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Ontario Canada. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of both frontend and backend systems that support Astellas' generative AI platforms and digital transformation efforts. The role exists to provide full-stack solutions, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven applications across commercial, manufacturing, and medical operations.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack applications using frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and backend technologies like Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Design and implement APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) to enable AI model interactions and data processing.
- Manage and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement, security, and performance of AI-driven systems.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the engineering chapter.
Requirements Qualifications Required:
- Proven experience in both frontend (HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, React) and backend (Python, Java, Node.js) development.
- Expertise in API development and integration (RESTful and GraphQL).
- Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, as well as containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with application monitoring tools (App Insights, CloudWatch).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Preferred
- Experience with full-stack development frameworks such as Django, Node.js, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps best practices.
- Experience in working in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
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 Guidelines.
Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Astellas Pharma Canada requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.
No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Category DataX
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
About Astellas Pharmaceuticals
Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is 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 Americas and around the world.
All content developed by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. and intended for U.S. audiences.
View our social media community guidelines: https://bit.ly/3jcHtiE
Software Engineer - Backend Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Ontario Canada. Hybrid work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.
Purpose This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of both frontend and backend systems that support Astellas' generative AI platforms and digital transformation efforts. The role exists to provide full-stack solutions, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and seamless integration of AI-driven applications across commercial, manufacturing, and medical operations.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack applications using frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and backend technologies like Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Design and implement APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) to enable AI model interactions and data processing.
- Manage and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement, security, and performance of AI-driven systems.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the engineering chapter.
Requirements Qualifications Required:
- Proven experience in both frontend (HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, React) and backend (Python, Java, Node.js) development.
- Expertise in API development and integration (RESTful and GraphQL).
- Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, as well as containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with application monitoring tools (App Insights, CloudWatch).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Preferred
- Experience with full-stack development frameworks such as Django, Node.js, or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps best practices.
- Experience in working in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
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 Guidelines.
Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Astellas Pharma Canada requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.
No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Category DataX
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
About Astellas Pharmaceuticals
Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is 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 Americas and around the world.
All content developed by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. and intended for U.S. audiences.
View our social media community guidelines: https://bit.ly/3jcHtiE