Specialist Software Engineer

As a Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications to meet business requirements. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in software design and development, conduct code reviews, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your strong programming skills, knowledge of software development best practices, and attention to detail will contribute to the successful delivery of reliable and efficient software applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment

• Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline

• Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology

• Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies

• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices

• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations

• Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements

• Work closely with product team, business team, and other stakeholders

• Design, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements

• Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software

• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time

• Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes

• Customize modules to meet specific business requirements

• Work on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctorate Degree OR

• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field  OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field 

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4):

• Working knowledge of AWS tech stack, smart sync, fastq files

• Hands on experience with various cloud services, understand pros and cons of various cloud service in well architected cloud design principles

• Hands on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in programming language Python(preferred), JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL.

• Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.

• Experience in SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)

• Experience with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or similar

• Experience with SAP integration technologies

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting 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

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills