Associate Software Engineer

Amgen is hiring for the role of Associate Software Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of software applications and modules
• Assist in the system administration, troubleshooting and configuration of applications
• Take ownership of Development/configuration of user stories in collaboration with experienced engineers
• Create and maintain documentation on software design and configuration
• Help turn ideas into basic working code through simple prototypes and proof-of-concepts
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development tasks using various Amgen preferred platforms/tools, with mentorship
• Work with the team to solve and resolve technical issues, escalating when needed
• Analyze business and technical requirements and begin translating them into simple development tasks
• Support the execution of unit and integration tests, and contribute to maintaining software quality
• Assist with identifying and fixing minor bugs and defects during development or testing phases
• Contribute to the maintenance and support of applications by monitoring performance and reporting issues
• Learn to use CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps practices and assist in the release process.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (React, SQL, Python or similar)
• Broad interest in various Amgen preferred platforms/tools
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a software development environment
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Basic understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Experience working on academic or personal software projects
• Curiosity about cloud-based platforms and system integration
• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git & Release management tools
• Fluent in enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams
• Incorporate AI tools in daily activities as well as proactively seeking opportunities to utilize and extend AI toolsets into development work
• Basic understanding of in one or more of the enterprise platforms such as AWS, Smartsheet, Microsoft PowerApps, Salesforce
• Basic understanding in one or more vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas
• Certifications related to Copado and SAFe are advantageous
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 6 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience.