Specialist Software Engineer – Biological Studies (Translational Sciences)

Career Category Information SystemsJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.What you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for Research scientists. Additionally, it involves automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime. You will join a multi-functional team of scientists and software professionals that enables technology and data capabilities to evaluate drug candidates and assess their abilities to affect the biology of drug targets. This team implements LIMS platforms that enable the capture, analysis, storage, and report of pre-clinical and clinical studies as well as those that manage biological sample banks. The ideal candidate possesses experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, strong technical skills, and full stack software engineering experience (spanning SQL, back-end, front-end web technologies, automated testing).Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deploymentManage software delivery scope, risk, and timelinePossesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working codeContribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technologyDevelop innovative solution using generative AI technologiesConduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practicesCreate and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operationsIdentify and resolve technical challenges effectivelyStay updated with the latest trends and advancementsWork closely with product team, business team including scientists, and other stakeholdersDesign, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancementsAnalyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specificationsDevelop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the softwareIdentify and resolve software bugs and performance issuesWork closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on timeMaintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processesCustomize modules to meet specific business requirementsWork on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionalityProvide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficientlyWhat we expect of youMaster’s degree and 4 to 6 years of Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field ORBachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field ORDiploma and 10 to 12 years of [Job Code’s Discipline and/or Sub-Discipline] experience Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field.Basic Qualifications:Proficient in JavaProficient in a Javascript UI Framework (e.g. React, ExtJs)Proficient in SQL (e.g. Oracle, PostGres, Databricks)Experience with event-based architecture (e.g. Mulesoft, AWS EventBridge, AWS Kinesis, Kafka)Preferred Qualifications:3+ years of experience in implementing and supporting LIMS platformsStrong understanding of software development methodologies, mainly Agile and ScrumHands-on experience with Full Stack software developmentStrong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Working experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks)Experience with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture (e.g. Mulesoft, AWS Kafka)Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)Experience of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Experience with version control systems like GitExperience with automated testing tools and frameworksExperience with STARLIMS, Watson LIMS, LabVantage, or similar LIMS platformsProfessional Certifications:AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (preferred)Soft Skills:Excellent problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to learn quickly & work independentlyTeam-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goalsAbility to manage multiple priorities successfullyStrong presentation and public speaking skillsEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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. 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