Application Virtualization Senior Engineer

Application Virtualization Senior EngineerJoin us to apply for the Application Virtualization Senior Engineer role at Takeda.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.The OpportunityAs 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.ResponsibilitiesDesign 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 QualificationsRequiredBachelor’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.PreferenceExtensive 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, including 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 YouAt 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.We prioritize competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Among our benefits are:Competitive Salary + Performance Annual BonusMonthly Supermarket and Food VouchersFlexible Working SchemesComprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans – Life, Medical, Dental & VisionAdditional Time OffDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ProgramsLocationsMEX – Santa FeWorker TypeEmployee – Regular – Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr