Amgen
Biotechnology
SpecialistSoftwareEngineer
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“Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen. Skills: UI frameworks, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Databases, API integration, Cloud services. Designing software applications and solutions. Developing software applications and solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet business needs; Ensure availability and performance of critical systems and applications; Create high-quality, scalable software solutions; Minimize downtime; Ensure UI work aligns with user-centric standards; Ensure all components function correctly and efficiently; Improve the efficiency and reliability of managed systems
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills; Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively
Requires working a later shift, potentially a second or third shift schedule, Willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's / Bachelor's degree with 9 - 12 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field, Proficiency in modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue or similar), Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and component-based architecture, Experience with programming languages like Python and Java, Experience with databases like SQL, Oracle, Redshift, Experience integrating UI with backend APIs, cloud services, or microservices
Nice to Have
Understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, Experience with DevOps tools and practices, Understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies, Familiarity with UI testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright), Experience with design systems or UI component libraries, Cloud-native development experience (AWS), Experience with systems integration and validation, Experience with Clinical Domain and GxP regulations
What You'll Do.
Designing software applications and solutions
Developing software applications and solutions
Maintaining software applications and solutions
Ensuring availability and performance of critical systems and applications
Creating high-quality
scalable software solutions
Automating operations
Monitoring system health
Responding to incidents to minimize downtime
Developing and deploying advanced technologies
Ensuring applications align with architectural and development guidelines
Translating concepts into working code
Developing high-quality UI components
Developing front-end application features
and UX designs into fully functional user interfaces
Taking ownership of UI-related development tasks
and performant web applications
Integrating UI with APIs and cloud services
Supporting requirements gathering and specification creation
Conducting code reviews
Creating and maintaining documentation on software architecture
Identifying and resolving technical challenges
Performing system testing and validation
Implementing automation tools and processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with business partners and other software engineers; Work closely with the delivery and platform teams; Work with designers and product partners; Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
Full Job Description
## **Career Category** Clinical ## ## **Job Description** _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:_ The Specialist Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications within the Clinical Computation Platform Product Team. This role involves 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:_ * Collaborate with business partners and other software engineers to develop and deploy the latest, advanced technologies in support of product optimization * Work closely with the delivery and platform teams to ensure that the applications are aligned with standard city planning approved architectural and development guidelines * Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code * Develop high‑quality UI components and front‑end application features using modern JavaScript frameworks * Translate concepts, wireframes, and UX designs into fully functional user interfaces * Take ownership of UI‑related development tasks from design through deployment * Build responsive, accessible, and performant web applications across devices and browsers * Work with designers and product partners to ensure UI work aligns with user‑centric standards
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