Specialist IS Engineer Clinical Computation Platform

Job description

**Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients**

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are.

Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases.

With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year.

As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.

If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.

Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Specialist IS Engineer - Clinical Computation Platform

**What you will do**

Let’s do this.

Let’s change the world.

In this vital role you will support the development, deployment, and operational management of DevOps solutions within the Clinical Computation Platform Product Team.

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to build, manage and maintain systems that support clinical data analysis.

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

+ Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
+ 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
+ Support selected efforts to design, build, and develop rapid Proof-of-Concept (POC) automated solutions and services.

Quickly and iteratively prove or disprove the concepts being considered
+ 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.
+ Design, develop, deploy and maintain applications in Cloud Platforms leveraging the latest technologies.
+ Perform system testing and validation to ensure all components function correctly and efficiently
+ Implement automation tools and processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of managed systems.
+ Ensure the security of cloud application by implementing best practices for cloud security, including identity management, encryption, and monitoring

**What we expect of you**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 8 to 13 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field

**Preferred Qualifications:**

**Must-Have Skills:**

+ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
+ Experience with programming languages like Python and Java
+ Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
+ Experience with serverless computing architectures

**Good-to-Have Skills:**

+ Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
+ Experience with DevOps tools and practices
+ Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies
+ Experience with systems integration and validation
+ Knowledge of Clinical Domain and GxP regulations

**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
+ Willingness to learn new technologies

**Shift Information:**

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule.

Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.

**What you can expect of us**

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being.

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

**Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.**

**careers.amgen.com**

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients.

Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.

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