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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.\nJob Function:\nR&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:\nR&D Software/Systems EngineeringJob Category:\nScientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:\nHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaJob Description:\nJob Description\nThe Lead Software Engineer for R&D Technology is responsible for the design and delivery of solutions that underpin next-generation R&D capabilities across small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides. 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