Sr Associate Software Engineer - R&D Omics

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.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for Research Informatics and you will be responsible for development and maintenance of software in support of target/biomarker discovery at Amgen. This role requires proficiency in code development (e.g. Python, R, etc), and some knowledge of CI/CD processes and cloud computing technologies (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, etc). Additionally, the ability to work with cross functional teams and experience in agile practices is desired.

• Develop software to transform and visualize omics (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics) data using programming languages such as Python, Java, R.

• Develop data processing pipelines for large datasets in the cloud (e.g. Nextflow); integrate with other data sources where applicable

• Collaborate with the other engineering team members to ensure all services are reliable, maintainable, and well-integrated into existing platforms

• Adhere to best practices for testing and designing reusable code

What we expect of you

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of in Software Development, IT, or related field, OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of in Software Development, IT, or related field, OR

• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of in Software Development, IT, or related field.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiency in code development (Python, R) and the software development lifecycle

• Proficient with SQL and relational databases (e.g PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

• Experience with command-line interface on Linux-based systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in biopharma or life sciences

• Experience in RESTFul API development e.g flask, MuleSoft

• Experience in pipeline development using one or more of the following programming languages (Python, Nextflow, etc)

• Experience with Databricks

• Experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure

• Experience with Application development (Django, RShiny, Ploty Dash, etc)

• Work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience using and adopting Agile Framework

Soft Skills:

• Strong learning agility, ability to pick up new technologies used to support early drug discovery data analysis needs

• Collaborative with good communication skills.

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen 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. Please contact us to request an accommodation.