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Career Category Information SystemsJoin Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patients living with serious illnessesxe2x80x94drives all that we do.Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.What you will doThe role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for Research scientists. Additionally, it involves automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime. You will join a multi-functional team of scientists and software professionals that enables technology and data capabilities to evaluate drug candidates and assess their abilities to affect the biology of drug targets. This team implements scientific software platforms that enable the capture, analysis, storage, and reporting for our Large Molecule Discovery Research team (Design, Make, Test and Analyze processes). The team also interfaces heavily with teams supporting our in vitro assay management systems and our compound inventory platforms. The ideal candidate possesses experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, strong technical skills, and full stack software engineering experience (spanning SQL, back-end, front-end web technologies, automated testing).Roles & Responsibilities:Work closely with product team, business team including scientists, and other stakeholdersAnalyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specificationsDesign, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancementsDevelop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the softwareConduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practicesCreate and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operationsProvide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficientlyStay updated with the latest technology and security trends and advancements.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.Basic Qualifications:Masters degree ORBachelors degree with 1 - 3 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field ORDiploma with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related fieldPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience in implementing and supporting biopharma scientific software platformsMust-Have Skills:Experience in Java or PythonExperience in at least one JavaScript UI Framework (e.g. ExtJS, React, or Angular)Experience in SQL (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks)Good-to-Have Skills:Experience with event-based architecture and serverless AWS services such as EventBridge, SQS, Lambda or ECS.Experience with BenchlingHands-on experience with Full Stack software developmentStrong understanding of software development methodologies, mainly Agile and ScrumWorking experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesExperience of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)Experience with automated testing tools and frameworksExperience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Kafka)Experience with leveraging the use of AI-assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to accelerate software development and improve code qualityProfessional CertificationsAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner preferredSoft Skills:Excellent problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to learn quickly & work independentlyTeam-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goalsAbility to manage multiple priorities successfullyStrong presentation and public speaking skillsWhat you can expect of usAs 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, well 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.Equal opportunity statementAmgen 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.Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comAs 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. 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