Specialist Software Engineer
About this opportunity
Career Category
Information Systems
Job Description
As a Specialist Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software applications to meet business requirements. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in software design and development, conduct code reviews, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Your strong programming skills, knowledge of software development best practices, and attention to detail will contribute to the successful delivery of reliable and efficient software applications.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment
Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline
Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology
Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
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 advancements
Work closely with product team, business team, and other stakeholders
Design, develop, and implement applications and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements
Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications
Develop and execute 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 cross-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
Work on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Doctorate Degree OR
Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4):
Mandatory Hands-on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in React JS and programming language Python or Django Framework.
Working knowledge of AWS tech stack, smart sync, fastq files
Hands on experience with various cloud services, understand pros and cons of various cloud service in well architected cloud design principles
Experienced with REST API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.
Experience in SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models
Good-to-Have Skills:
Strong 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
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
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