Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen | Biotech Innovation in Hyderabad – Apply Now!
Are you passionate about biotech innovation and software engineering? Amgen, a global biotech leader, is hiring a Specialist Software Engineer – Biological Studies in Hyderabad, India. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, leveraging AI, cloud technology, and full-stack development to support Amgen’s mission of serving patients with serious illnesses. If you have expertise in Java, Python, SQL, Agile methodologies, and cloud platforms, this is your chance to make a real impact in the biopharma industry.
About Amgen
Amgen is a global biotechnology leader dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative therapies to patients with serious illnesses. Since its founding in 1980, Amgen has been at the forefront of biopharmaceutical innovation, leveraging cutting-edge science, technology, and research to transform lives. With a strong focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Diseases, Amgen reaches millions of patients worldwide. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, driving advancements in biotech, AI, and precision medicine to address the world’s most challenging health issues.
Job Details:
Job Posting: Specialist Software Engineer – Biological Studies for Global Research IS
Job ID: R-208416
Location: India – Hyderabad
Work Location Type: On Site
Category: Information Systems
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
- 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 including scientists, 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
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree OR
- Master’s degree with 4 – demonstrated ability in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 6 – demonstrated ability in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field OR
- Diploma with 10 – demonstrated ability in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in implementing and supporting biopharma scientific software platforms
Skills
Must-Have Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in programming languages SQL, Java, Python, Javascript, Sencha ExtJS
- Good understanding of software development methodologies, mainly Agile and Scrum
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills; Ability to learn quickly & work independently; Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Good understanding of cloud platforms (e.g AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Working experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks)
- Experience with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture (e.g. Mulesoft, AWS Kafka)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
- Experience of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with version control systems like Git
- Experience with Benchling
- Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
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
Benefits
As we develop treatments to serve others, we support your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Plans and collaborative culture will guide you every step of the way.
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