Specialist Software Engineer

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

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.

Specialist Software Engineer

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will design, develop, and maintain software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications. 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. You'll work as part of a collaborative team and learn from experienced engineers.

You will be part of a team specifically focusing on enterprise resource management capabilities. Amgen is using fully integrated and best-in-class technologies, having various enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Veeva, Planisware, or Anaplan; enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams, as well as vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead in the design, development, and implementation 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

• Help turn ideas into basic working code through 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 troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, escalating when needed

• Analyze business and technical requirements and begin translating them into simple development tasks

• Support the execution of unit and integration tests, and contribute to maintaining software quality

• Lead others in identifying and fixing minor bugs and defects during development or testing phases

• Own the maintenance and support of applications by monitoring performance and reporting issues

• Lead development CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps practices and assist in the release process

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree / Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 8 to 13 years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Must-Have Skills

• Proficient experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies

• Professional software development experience in Salesforce

• Proficient with cloud-based platforms and system integration

• Proficient version control systems like Git & Release management tools

• Fluent in enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams

• Proficiency in incorporating AI tools in daily activities as well as proactively seeking opportunities to utilize and extend AI toolsets into development work

• Direct experience in managing and coaching technical staff

• Direct experience in working in global teams

• Mastery with at least one programming language (Python, Javascript, or similar)

• Experience with vibe coding using large language models for production systems

• 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:

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Direct experience creating MS Teams applications or extensions

• Direct experience of in one or more of the enterprise platforms such as AWS, Databricks, Posit, SAP, Salesforce, Workday, 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

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

What you can expect of us

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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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.