Specialist Software Engineer

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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will play a key role in a regulatory submission content automation initiative which will modernize and digitize the regulatory submission process, positioning Amgen as a leader in regulatory innovation. The initiative demonstrates pioneering technologies, including Generative AI, Structured Content Management, and integrated data to automate the creation, review, and approval of regulatory content.

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Software Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying complex software applications, and mentoring junior developers. You will work closely with multi-functional Structured Content Authoring system teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions in a SAFe Framework. This role will involve designing complex systems, optimizing content storage solutions, and integrating third-party services to deliver robust authoring platforms.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, development and deployment of the structured content authoring system, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization
• Implement standard processes, conduct code review and provide technical guidance, mentorship to junior developers.
• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment. Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with business collaborators to discuss requirements, ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives, while effectively communicating any technical limitations or constraints.
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology.
• 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 technologies in content authoring and management, and related fields.
• Work closely with product team, business team, and other customers.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid technical background, including understanding software development processes, databases, and cloud-based content systems.
• Experience with Python scripting, SQL queries, markup languages (XML, JSON) and familiarity with API-driven content delivery.
• Agile/Scrum experience with demonstrated success managing product backlogs and delivering iterative product improvements.
• Experience with product backlog management (e.g., Jira) and collaboration tools.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with structured content management, content models, and modular content creation.
• Understanding of international pharmaceutical regulatory submission guidelines and processes (eCTD, ICH, CDS, USPI etc.)
• Basic understanding of GenAI solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.

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.

What you can expect of us

As 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, we’ll 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.

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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As 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.