Software Development Engineer - Test ii

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.

Software Development Engineer - Test ii

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work closely with data engineers, architects, and product owners to understand the applications being built. The role will be responsible for developing test automation scripts, develop reusable common components for testing, develop load and scalability test scripts, analyze production issues and develop innovative automation for early detection and prevention of those issues, or for self-healing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and implement automated test scripts.
• Work closely with the test automation architect to implement the designed framework, develop reusable common components, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the automation process.
• Develop and implement performance tests using automation tools to simulate load, stress, and scalability tests.
• Automated testing related to security aspects of products (e.g., automated security audits, penetration tests, etc.)
• Ongoing sustainment of test automation assets.
• Participate in sprint planning meetings and provide estimations on technical implementation.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the product teams.

What we expect of you

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

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of computer science and engineering and Test Automation experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of computer science and engineering and Test Automation experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of computer science and engineering and Test Automation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Awareness of or experience using AI-powered testing tools.
• Strong coding skills using Python or Java.
• Familiarity with automation testing tools (such as Selenium), and a good understanding of software development and software testing methodologies and CI/CD process.
• Expertise in performance testing tools (such as JMeter, Load-Runner).
• Understanding of network and server monitoring, and ability to analyze performance bottlenecks.
• Understanding of security principles and software vulnerabilities.
• Ability to learn quickly, be organized and detail oriented.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Proficient in SQL for extracting, transforming, and analyzing datasets.
• Experienced with software engineering best-practices, including but not limited to version control (Git, Subversion, etc.), CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven etc.), automated unit testing, and Dev Ops
• Experienced with AWS, GCP or Azure cloud services

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Ability to learn quickly, be organized and detail oriented.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

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.

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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.