Sr Associate IS Engineer

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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you are 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 be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data integrations between Veeva's Clinical Data Management System (CDMS) and other external systems, like laboratory systems, or internal enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data flow and maintaining data integrity within the CDMS platform. This role requires expertise in Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), data mapping, and integration methodologies, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and extend application capabilities through Java-based solutions.
• Design and implement cloud-based integrations using REST Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Manage and support integration and development projects and resources.
• Provide domain expertise on the Veeva Vault product functionality and APIs.
• Work closely with customers to establish solutions at the business and technical level.
• Communicate potential risks and contingency plans with project management to ensure process compliance with all regulatory and Amgen procedural requirements.
• Configure and support data ingestions (imports) into Veeva Clinical Database (CDB).
• Work on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and alignment to standard processes .
• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations.
• Define integration design by engaging Veeva technical team.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively .
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements.
• Work closely with product team, business team, and other collaborators.
• Develop and implement unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software.
• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues.
• Work closely with multi-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time.
• Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes.
• Customize modules to meet specific business requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently .

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of clinical trial processes specifically as they relate to data collection and review.
• Full lifecycle software implementation experience.
• Experience with Data Transformation and Data Loading Tools.
• Prior experience in programming languages such as (SAS, R, JSON, Python, SQL) with the ability to learn new programming languages (SQL based language).
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Good understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Experience with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or similar
• Experience with SAP integration technologies
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Network+, or MCSE (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.

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.