Sr. DevOps Engineer/Sr. Associate Software Engineer

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. The Sr. DevOps Engineer/Sr. Associate Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications while ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems.

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
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology
• Develop innovative solutions 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

Requirements:

• Master's degree
• OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Computer Science, IT or related field
• OR Associate's degree and 6 years of Computer Science, IT or related field
• OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Computer Science, IT or related field
• Solid understanding of information systems and network technologies
• 2+ years of experience providing support for large-scale web infrastructure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with AWS Services (e.g., CloudFront CDN, Load balancers, EKS, ECS, Fargate, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch)
• Working understanding of Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup principles
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python
• 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