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SOFTWARE ENGINEER LARGE MOLECULE DISCOVERY

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Amgen is seeking a talented Associate Software Engineer to build leading edge scientific applications with modern technology stacks that will be used by our research partners to drive Amgen’s innovation in drug discovery. The exceptional candidate will join our talented Research Informatics team to deliver solutions by leveraging best practices in Agile and DevOps. This Software Engineer supports our Research partners by designing and implementing IS solutions for Discovery, Non-Clinical & Early Development.

Our success in informatics is inspired by our commitment to our patients and to our business partners. We develop, integrate, and maintain technologies that deliver critical business value. Further, we at Amgen are building upon our long-term commitment to patients by developing a whole new class of novel molecules – and we need top talent to ensure these molecules become medicines and realize their potential for helping patients.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Informatics team seeks a Software Engineer to execute outcomes focused on the management and utilization of data to transform the speed of biologics discovery & development as part of the Biologics NExT initiative:

• Participate in technical workstreams that develop software components in support of R&D scientific business objectives.

• Develop and expand our bioinformatics automation capabilities through support for new pipeline and algorithm integration in Amgen’s ecosystem.

• Develop and deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust software products & components in collaboration with product management, stakeholders & engineering teams.

• Ensure effective design, development, and lifecycle of software products to comply with security & quality standards of Amgen.

• Collaborate with scientists to evaluate and utilize cutting-edge technologies in the industry to meet scientific business needs. Contribute to the vision & roadmap for the Research software ecosystem

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree

OR Associate’s degree and 2 years of software engineering experience

OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of software engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and fundamental experience in modern software design and engineering practices, such as microservices, serverless, and containerization

• Experience in developing and supporting scientific applications or laboratory information systems

• Experience with one or more agile software development methodologies

• Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies:

• Java or Python programming language

• JavaScript web application framework, such as ExtJS or ReactJS

• Relational databases such as Oracle or Postgres

• AWS services related to compute and storage, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS and Batch

• CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins

• Demonstrated abilities to pick up scientific domain knowledge and understanding of scientists’ software requirements and workflows

• Experience with bioinformatics applications including NGS pipeline development

• High learning agility, innovation, and analytical skills. Additional coursework in biology or chemistry beyond AP level or research internship experience is beneficial

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements.

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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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.