Platform Engineer, Enterprise Platforms

About Astellas

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity:

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. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as SuccessFactors and SAP.

The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

Hybrid Working

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet organizational needs, including programming and software integration.
• Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems to enhance data flow and business processes.
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Provide technical support and training to platform users, resolving issues and ensuring effective platform utilization.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to initiatives with innovative ideas, continuous learning, and professional development.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with SAP SuccessFactors HR and relevant tools (e.g., CPI, SAC, XML, Azure Dev Ops, ALM, Service Now).
• In-depth knowledge of HR business processes and how enterprise platforms support them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scope

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in the implementation of SuccessFactors Core, Time off and Time tracking modules across various regions of the world.
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills.
• In depth knowledge of SAP Employee Central.
• SuccessFactors Associate Level Certification in Onboarding, Recruitment and ideally one or more additional modules like PMGM, Compensation, LMS.
• Ability to run clear and engaging customer meetings and workshops

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, e.g., HR, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent.

Additional information

• This is a permanent full-time position.
• Position is based in Ireland.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum 1 day per quarter in our Dublin office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.