As a Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications to meet business requirements. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in software design and development, conduct code reviews, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your strong programming skills, knowledge of software development best practices, and attention to detail will contribute to the successful delivery of reliable and efficient software applications.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment
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Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline
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Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
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Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology
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Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies
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Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
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Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations
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Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively
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Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements
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Work closely with product team, business team, and other stakeholders
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Design, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements
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Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications
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Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software
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Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues
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Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time
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Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes
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Customize modules to meet specific business requirements
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Work on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
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Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
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Doctorate Degree OR
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Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
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Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4):
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Mandatory Hands-on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in React JS and programming language Python or Django Framework.
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Working knowledge of AWS tech stack, smart sync, fastq files
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Hands on experience with various cloud services, understand pros and cons of various cloud service in well architected cloud design principles
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Experienced with REST API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.
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Experience in SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models
Good-to-Have Skills:
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Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
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Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
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Experience with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or similar
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Experience with SAP integration technologies
Soft Skills:
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Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
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High degree of initiative and self-motivation
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Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
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Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
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Strong presentation and public speaking skills
