Mgr Software Development Engineering

Job Description:

As a Mgr Sfiware Development Engineering at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications to meet business needs. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in the full software development life cycle, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code and solutions. Your strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail will contribute to the development of robust and scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable applications and integrations—primarily for Sample Manager LIMS.
• Perform hands-on LIMS development involving C# scripting, VGL programming, workflow design, instrument integration, reporting, and data model customization within Sample Manager LIMS.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and build validated technical solutions.
• Support Agile/DevOps activities including code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and deployment processes for LIMS enhancements.
• Troubleshoot complex LIMS issues, optimize workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement to enhance system performance, user experience, and data integrity.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.

Would you like to take your software engineering skills and help deliver the world’s most advanced and life-changing biotech medicines? If you are excited to work on latest and greatest technology stack, we are looking for you. The Associate will work with some of the brightest minds in the industry and get opportunities to solve some of the most challenging business problems. At Amgen, your work will improve the lives of millions of patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and extend Sample Manager LIMS to support QC laboratory workflows, ensuring high-quality, validated solutions aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Develop custom modules, scripts, workflows, and integration interfaces for Sample Manager LIMS using C#, VGL, and associated LIMS development tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional technical teams to build and integrate LIMS with data lakes, instruments, inventory systems, and other enterprise platforms.
• Participate in validation activities as a developer: support creation and review of technical specs, test scripts, data mapping, and defect resolution.
• Maintain technical documentation including configuration specs, design documents, interface documentation, and development guides.
• Evaluate Sample Manager LIMS product updates/releases, assess technical impact, and implement new features or enhancements.
• Support investigation and resolution of technical incidents, deviations, and LIMS-related issues while maintaining compliance with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Drive innovation in laboratory digital solutions by recommending optimizations, automation opportunities, and modern development practices.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and actively support DevOps/CI/CD processes for LIMS.

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree

OR

Bachelor's degree and 8 – 12 years of Information Science experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct hands-on experience with Thermo Fisher Sample Manager LIMS.
• Strong practical expertise in C#, VGL scripting, LIMS workflow development, and laboratory application integration.
• Strong understanding of:

• GxP compliance
• 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Validation
• Data integrity
• SDLC and change control processes
• Proven experience developing and validating LIMS solutions in regulated (GxP, FDA, EMA) environments.
• Experience integrating Sample Manager LIMS into broader Operations, R&D, and IT ecosystems (e.g., inventory systems, data warehouses).
• Familiarity with scientific workflows (biologics, chemistry, lab processes) and ability to translate them into digital LIMS workflows.
• Hands-on technical skills with SQL, Python, AWS, and APIs supporting automation, data workflows, and system integration.
• Knowledge of DevOps/Agile practices, release management, and collaboration with vendor and platform teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure alignment on deliverables.

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor