Application Virtualization Senior Engineer

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Job Description

Application Virtualization Senior Engineer

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-driven capabilities, we are improving the lives of millions of patients around the world.

Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

The Opportunity

As an Application Virtualization Senior Engineer, you will be designing and implementing a scalable Application Virtualization platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the platform architecture roadmap while ensuring environment provisioning and performance planning.

Responsibilities 

• Design and implement a scalable, reliable Application Virtualization platform, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a technical expert for Citrix Cloud DaaS administration, operations, and all application environment-related elements.
• Contribute to the platform architecture roadmap in partnership with the platform owner, product manager, and architecture leads.
• Work with infrastructure, network, and security teams to provision environments, configure services, and perform capacity and performance planning.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, recommending system enhancements to improve troubleshooting and minimize manual processes.
• Collaborate with SCCM or similar deployment tools to package, distribute, and maintain application installations seamlessly.
• Optimize application packages for efficient deployment and effective performance in Citrix virtualized environments.
• Conduct Level 3 platform support, maintenance, and issue resolution activities.
• Develop and maintain application documentation aligned with Takeda Quality Systems and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering technical growth and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. 

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience across IT disciplines, including systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and managing Citrix environments in on-premise and cloud settings.
• 3+ years of experience with application packaging techniques for virtualized environments and system compatibility testing.
• Proficiency with tools like SCCM, Intune, or similar for application deployment and configuration.
• Experience in creating and troubleshooting MSI packages, installers, and custom configurations for virtualized applications.
• Expert hands-on knowledge of PowerShell or Bash scripting for automating tasks related to application packaging and deployment.
• Expertise with Citrix technologies, including NetScaler, Gateway service, Director tool, and App Streaming.
• Extensive hands-on experience operating and maintaining Citrix infrastructure, such as License Server, StoreFront, Delivery Controller, Citrix Director, and VDA Machines.
• Understanding of MCS, PVS, and Server Build technologies.
• Good operating system-level debugging skills.
• Familiarity with cloud technology environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a business environment. 

Preference

• Extensive experience with DevOps practices, emphasizing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform to streamline application delivery and infrastructure management.
• Proficient in leveraging GitHub for version control and collaborative development. This includes managing repositories, implementing branching strategies, performing code reviews, and utilizing GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong preference for candidates pursuing or holding Cloud Certifications, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructures.

What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You

At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers
• Flexible Working Schemes
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans: Life, Medical, Dental & Vision
• Additional Time Off
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

If you have further inquiries on the ICC Mexico City or this role, follow us on LinkedIn, and look up for our upcoming online events where we will elaborate on open roles and host Q&A sessions.

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