Sr Associate Software Engineer

ABOUT AMGEN 

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. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Role Description: 

Amgen is seeking a Manager, Software Development Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative, secure, and scalable digital solutions. This leadership role will oversee teams responsible for building full-stack applications, cloud-native services, and automation pipelines that power Amgen’s digital transformation and enhance customer and employee experiences. 

The Manager will guide engineering teams across front-end, back-end, and cloud DevOps disciplines, ensuring adherence to best practices in software architecture, agile methodologies, and security compliance. This role requires both technical expertise and people leadership - balancing hands-on problem-solving with the ability to mentor and develop talent, manage delivery risks, and drive alignment with business goals. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in modern web development, cloud infrastructure automation, and agile delivery practices, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment, managing scope, risks, resources, and timelines. 

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to software developers and DevOps engineers, fostering professional growth and high-performance teams. 

• Oversee full-stack development, including front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js/Angular/Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Express.js) technologies. 

• Design and manage secure, scalable databases (SQL/NoSQL) and ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and integration. 

• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless communication across front-end, back-end, microservices, and external platforms. 

• Architect, deploy, and optimize cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. 

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. 

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) with automated testing, security scanning, and performance monitoring. 

• Monitor application and infrastructure performance with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, setting up proactive alerting and remediation processes. 

• Ensure security best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and protection against vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection). 

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and security practices. 

• Analyze functional and technical requirements, translating them into scalable software architecture and design specifications. 

• Encourage rapid prototyping and adoption of emerging technologies, including generative AI, to deliver innovative solutions. 

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges, software bugs, and performance issues. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, design, QA, and business stakeholders) to deliver high-quality, user-centric software. 

• Ensure regulatory compliance and security (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) across applications and infrastructure. 

• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, operations, and development processes. 

• Drive Agile (SAFE) practices, actively participating in planning, reviews, and retrospectives, while promoting continuous improvement. 

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance of applications and infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, and smooth operations. 

• Stay current with industry trends, technology advancements, and emerging best practices in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud computing. 

Basic Qualifications and Experience: 

Master’s / Bachelor’s degree with 5 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR

Functional Skills: 

Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4): 

• Hands-on experience with Full Stack software development, proficiency in Python (preferred), JavaScript, React.js/Node.js/Express.js, and SQL/NoSQL databases. 

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), applying well-architected principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). 

• Strong understanding of designing, building, and integrating RESTful/GraphQL APIs within microservices and serverless architectures. 

• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities to guide teams and manage complex projects. 

Good-to-Have Skills: 

• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, ELK/Opensearch). 

• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and automated testing within CI/CD. 

• Strong understanding of application reliability, scalability, and performance optimization (HA/DR, caching, load balancing, auto-scaling). 

• Knowledge of security and compliance practices including IAM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001). 

• Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative AI for prototyping and automation accelerators. 

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role): 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (preferred) 

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 

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.