Sr Associate Software Engineer

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Associate Software Engineer

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications.

• Design, develop, and implement of software applications and modules
• Take ownership of Development/configuration of user stories in collaboration with experienced engineers
• Create and maintain documentation on software design and configuration
• Develop simple prototypes and proof-of-concepts
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development tasks using various Amgen preferred platforms/tools, with mentorship
• Work with the team to fix and resolve technical issues, calling out when needed
• Analyze business and technical requirements and begin translating them into simple development tasks
• Implement unit and integration tests, and contribute to maintaining software quality
• Identify and fix minor bugs and defects during development or testing phases
• Contribute to the maintenance and support of applications by monitoring performance and reporting issues
• Use CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps practices and assist in the release process

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree/bachelor's degree and 5 to 9 Years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proficient with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Broad interest in various Amgen preferred platforms/tools
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a software development environment
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Experience working on academic or personal software projects
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and system integration
• Working knowledge of version control systems like Git & Release management tools
• Fluent in enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams
• Incorporate AI tools in daily activities as well as proactively seeking opportunities to use and extend AI toolsets into development work

• Working understanding of in one or more of the enterprise platforms such as AWS, Databricks, SAP, Salesforce, Veeva, Planisware, or Anaplan
• Working understanding in one or more vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas
• Certifications related to Agile or any software or cloud platform are advantageous

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable to work optimally with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.