Associate Software Engineer

ABOUT AMGEN WORLDWIDE

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

You’ve earned your degree & have built up experience. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

ABOUT AMGEN INDIA

Amgen India is located in HITEC City, a suburb of Hyderabad, occupying six floors of the RMZ Spire Tower 110. The city of Hyderabad, located in the state of Telangana, well known for its world-class talent across medicine, life sciences and data sciences and the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). The site can accommodate up to 3,000 people and is operational since Q4 2024. Amgen India will initially build and accelerate new technology solutions and digital capabilities at scale that will enhance efficiency across the enterprise The site will offer roles that strengthen key areas of Amgen’s business, including AI, data science, life science and other additional global capabilities over time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Associate Software Engineer will assistin designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.You’ll work as part of a collaborative team and learn from experienced engineers.

You will be part of a team specifically focusing on enterprise planning capabilities. Amgen is using fully integrated and best-in-class technologies, having various enterprise platforms such as AWS, Databricks, SAP, Salesforce, Veeva, Planisware, or Anaplan; enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams, as well as vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of software applications and modules

• Take ownership of Development/configuration of user stories in collaboration with experienced engineers 

• Create and maintain documentation on software design and configuration

• Help turn ideas into basic working code through simple prototypes and proof-of-concepts

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development tasks using various Amgen preferred platforms/tools, with mentorship

• Work with the team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, escalating when needed

• Analyze business and technical requirements and begin translating them into simple development tasks

• Support the execution of unit and integration tests, and contribute to maintaining software quality

• Assist with identifying and fixing minor bugs and defects during development or testing phases

• Contribute to the maintenance and support of applications by monitoring performance and reporting issues

• Learn to use CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps practices and assist in the release process 

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 2+ years of experience

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Javascript, or similar)

• Familiarity with vibe coding using large language models

• Broad interest in various Amgen preferred platforms/tools

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a software development environment

• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills

• Basic understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies 

• Experience working on academic or personal software projects

• Curiosity about cloud-based platforms and system integration

• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git & Release management tools

• Fluent in enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams

• Incorporate AI tools in daily activities as well as proactively seeking opportunities to utilize and extend AI toolsets into development work

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Basic understanding of in one or more of the enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Veeva, Planisware, or Anaplan

• Basic understanding in one or more vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas

• Certifications related toVeeva CRM, Salesforce, Copado, Safe are advantageous

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

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.