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Specialist Software Engineer

Amgen

On-site
Hyderabad, India
Full-time
Senior
Staff
8+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 36m ago

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Job description

Amgen is hiring a Specialist Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Hyderabad, India role. Apply directly on Amgen's careers page below.

Specialist Software Engineer

Location: India - Hyderabad

Remote Type: On Site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Role Description: 

The role is responsible for the design, integration, and management of high performance computing (HPC) systems that encompass both hardware and software components into the organization’s network infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for all activities related to handling and supporting the Business and platforms including system administration, as well as incorporating new technologies under the challenge of a sophisticated and constantly evolving technology landscape. This role involves ensuring that all parts of a system work together seamlessly to meet the organization’s requirements. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure that supports HPC environments that support data science (e.g. AI/ML workflows, Image Analysis). 
  • Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to deploy scalable machine learning models into production. 
  • Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of HPC systems in the cloud. 
  • Optimize cloud resources for cost-effective and efficient use. 
  • Keep abreast of the latest in cloud services and industry standard processes. 
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance in cloud and HPC systems management. 
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying resources to multi-cloud environments. 
  • Monitor and fix cluster operations/applications and cloud environments. 
  • Document system design and operational procedures. 

Basic Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Master's or Bachelor’s degree with 8 - 12 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field with hands-on HPC administration OR 

Functional Skills: 

Must-Have Skills: 

  • Demonstrable experience in cloud computing (preferably AWS) and cloud architecture. 
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Singularity, Docker) and cloud-based HPC solutions. 
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Packer, Ansible and Git. 
  • Expert with scripting (Python or Bash) and Linux/Unix system administration (preferably Red Hat or Ubuntu). 
  • Proficiency with job scheduling and resource management tools (SLURM, PBS, LSF, etc.). 
  • Knowledge of storage architectures and distributed file systems (Lustre, GPFS, Ceph). 
  • Understanding of networking architecture and security best practices. 

Good-to-Have Skills: 

  • Experience supporting research in healthcare life sciences. 
  • Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and service mesh architectures. 
  • Knowledge of AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures. 
  • Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP). 
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data pipelines. 
  • Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.). 
  • Experience in an Agile development environment. 
  • Prior work with distributed computing and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark). 

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

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) 
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional 

Soft Skills: 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams 
  • Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment. 

Shift Information: 

This position requires you to work a Standard Shift with Flexibility to Work Early or Late for Overlap 

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. 

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen?

The required skills for Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen include: AWS, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Git, Python, Bash, Linux, Unix, Kubernetes, EKS, Lambda, Azure, GCP, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hadoop, Spark, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen?

Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen is a Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen?

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