Specialist Software Engineer

*What you will do*

In this vital role you will drive innovation in a highly integrated Clinical Demand Planning landscape. You will be an integral member of a truly dynamic and exciting Product Team that will implement and own groundbreaking solutions supporting Clinical Supply Chain. Are you a skilled technologist or, have a background in Supply Chain with a curiosity for Tech Then this is the right job for you Come join our team and be a part of something new that we can be proud of

*Roles & Responsibilities:*

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead model building activities consistent with industry standards, including build and validation of modules and calculations, security and workflow management, performance optimization etc.
• Proficient in building modules, lists, dashboards, workflows and implementing data integrations (Anaplan Connect, Data Hub, APIs), as well as demonstrating advanced features such as Optimizer and PlanIQ.
• Strong understanding of data integration processes, with experience leading data integration strategy and design, and assessing and implementing Anaplan data architecture in alignment with product roadmaps.
• Skilled in Anaplan space optimization and formula performance tuning.
• Experienced in Tenant administration, including user management, certificate renewal and workspace governance.
• Strong understanding of Anaplan lifecycle management for effective model development and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement in the architecture by finding opportunities for innovation and efficiency .
• Co-innovate with Amgen Demand Planning & Analysis team by planning and managing Product roadmaps
• Work directly with business SMEs to understand, prioritize and advise on application focus and rollout.
• Work independently; function as a knowledge resource for less experienced team members .
• Serve as lead for operational support in a DevOps model for the deployed Anaplan solutions.
• Work on other initiatives and product teams on a rotational basis to gain multi-functional knowledge.
• Own and maintain SDLC documentation using Agile tools such as Confluence.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate/Masters/Bachelors degree with years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field.

*Functional Skills:*

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience of implementing or managing multiple Planning solutions in Anaplan (preferred).
• Experience working in DevOps teams, using agile tools like Jira.
• Possesses strong learning agility and analytical thinking with solid attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and technical leadership, including ability to breakdown and convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation .
• Experience with Tableau preferred.

*Good-to-Have Skills:*

• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills .
• Strong understanding of technology, function, or platform.
• Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions.
• Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions.

*Professional Certifications :*

• Anaplan Level 3 certification.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred).
• Solution Architect certification is a plus .
• Polaris training is a plus.

*Soft Skills:*

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills .
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting.
• Demonstrated awareness of presentation skills.
• Strong transformation and change management experience.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.