Senior Software Engineer, Precision Medicine

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Work Hours:    This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as   required .  Potential Shifts (subject to change based on business requirements): Second Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm IST      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   at the   cutting edge   of innovation, using advanced technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.     ABOUT THE ROLE   Software Engineer – Precision Medicine   Role Description :   The Software Engineer within the Precision Medicine Portfolio   is responsible for   designing, developing, and   maintaining   scalable, high-quality software solutions that enable data visibility, insights, and advanced analytics across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem. This role supports technology platforms that provide scientists, researchers, and business users with access to complex human datasets, study metadata, and analytical outputs that accelerate discovery and speed to market of precision medicines.   This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong full-stack development capabilities, with emphasis on Python-based backend services, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and data-intensive platforms. The Software Engineer will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, Data Engineers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business and scientific requirements into reliable, secure, and performant software solutions.   The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals, experience working in Agile and   SAFe   environments, and a passion for building data-driven products that deliver meaningful impact to end users.   Roles & Responsibilities   Design, develop, test, deploy, and   maintain   software applications and services that support Precision Medicine platforms   Contribute to both backend and frontend development using modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies   Develop scalable APIs and microservices using Python and   FastAPI   Build interactive, responsive user interfaces using React.js and modern web technologies     Collaborate closely with Product Managers, business stakeholders, and data engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions   Analyze   functional and technical requirements and contribute to software architecture and design decisions   Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability   Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to software engineering best practices   Identify , troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system bottlenecks   Participate in Agile and Scaled Agile ( SAFe ) ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives   Support deployment, monitoring, and operational readiness of applications, ensuring availability, performance, and resiliency   Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation to improve development velocity and operational efficiency   Create and   maintain   technical documentation covering architecture, design, deployment, and operational processes   Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to deliver incremental value and continuously improve platforms   Proactively   identify   opportunities to enhance system capabilities, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce reusable frameworks and components   Stay current with emerging technologies, development trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve software solutions     Basic Qualifications and Experience:     Master’s degree with   3 to 5   years of experience in Product Owner / Platform Owner / Service Owner OR     Bachelor’s degree with   4   to   8   years of experience in Product Owner / Platform Owner / Service Owner       Functional Skills   Must-Have Skills :     Strong   proficiency   in Python development, including API development using   FastAPI   Hands-on experience with front-end development using React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript   Solid understanding of cloud computing principles, preferably within the AWS ecosystem, including trade-offs and well-architected design principles   Strong data modelling and data querying skill (SQL)   Experience designing and developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and serverless or container-based solutions   High-level working knowledge of Databricks and data-intensive platforms   Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL processes, and data architecture principles   Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and automated testing practices   Proficiency   with version control systems such as Git   Ability to write clean, efficient, secure, and maintainable code   Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills   Experience working in Agile and   SAFe   delivery environments   Ability to take ownership of complex software components from design through deployment and support     Good-to-Have Skills :     Experience with AI-assisted development   Tools   Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare domains   Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk   Exposure to healthcare or life-science data standards and platforms     Education And Professional Certifications   AWS Certified Cloud, Developer, Data Engineer, or Solutions Architect (preferred)   Databricks Certification (preferred)   SAFe   Agile Certification (preferred)     Soft Skills :   Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities   Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences   High degree of initiative, ownership, and self-motivation   Ability to work effectively with global, virtual, and cross-functional teams   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment   Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collective success   Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity     Equal Opportunity Statement   Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to 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 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.   .