Manager Software Development Engineering

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Information Systems<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><div><div><p><u><span>ABOUT AMGEN</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, </span><span>fuller</span><span> and longer. We discover, develop, </span><span>manufacture</span><span> and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped </span><span>establish</span><span> the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and </span><span>remains</span><span> on the </span><span>cutting-edge</span><span> of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>ABOUT THE ROLE</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Role Description:</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Amgen is seeking a Manager, Software Development Engineering to lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative, secure, and scalable digital solutions. This leadership role will oversee teams responsible for building full-stack applications, cloud-native services, and automation pipelines that power Amgen’s digital transformation and enhance customer and employee experiences.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Manager will guide engineering teams across front-end, back-end, and cloud DevOps disciplines, ensuring adherence to best practices in software architecture, agile methodologies, and security compliance. This role requires both technical </span><span>expertise</span><span> and people leadership </span><span>-</span><span> balancing hands-on problem-solving with the ability to mentor and develop talent, manage delivery risks, and drive alignment with business goals.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The successful candidate will </span><span>demonstrate</span><span> strong capabilities in modern web development, cloud infrastructure automation, and agile delivery practices, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Roles &amp; Responsibilities:</span></u><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment, managing scope, risks, resources, and timelines.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to software developers and DevOps engineers, fostering professional growth and high-performance teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Oversee full-stack development, including front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js/Angular/Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js, Python, Express.js) technologies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and manage secure, scalable databases (SQL/NoSQL) and ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and integration.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and </span><span>maintain</span><span> RESTful and </span><span>GraphQL</span><span> APIs for seamless communication across front-end, back-end, microservices, and external platforms.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Architect, deploy, and </span><span>optimize</span><span> cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Implement and </span><span>maintain</span><span> Infrastructure as Code (</span><span>IaC</span><span>) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) with automated testing, security scanning, and performance monitoring.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor application and infrastructure performance with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, setting up proactive alerting and remediation processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure security best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and protection against vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and security practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Analyze functional and technical requirements, translating them into scalable software architecture and design specifications.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Encourage rapid prototyping and adoption of emerging technologies, including generative AI, to deliver innovative solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span>, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges, software bugs, and performance issues.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, design, QA, and business stakeholders) to deliver high-quality, user-centric software.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure regulatory compliance and security (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) across applications and infrastructure.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Create and </span><span>maintain</span><span> documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, operations, and development processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive Agile (SAFE) practices, actively </span><span>participating</span><span> in planning, reviews, and retrospectives, while promoting continuous improvement.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide ongoing support and maintenance of applications and infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, and smooth operations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Stay current with industry trends, technology advancements, and emerging best practices in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud computing.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><u><span>Basic Qualifications and Experience:</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>[GCF Level 5A]</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, </span><span>IT</span><span> or related </span><span>field OR</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, </span><span>IT</span><span> or related </span><span>field  OR</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in Computer Science, </span><span>IT</span><span> or related field </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><u><span>Functional Skills:</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Must-Have Skills (Not more than 3 to 4):</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on experience with Full Stack software development, </span><span>proficiency</span><span> in Python (preferred), JavaScript, React.js/Node.js/Express.js, and SQL/NoSQL databases.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), applying well-architected principles, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of designing, building, and integrating RESTful/</span><span>GraphQL</span><span> APIs within microservices and serverless architectures.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities to guide teams and manage complex projects.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Good-to-Have Skills:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, ELK/</span><span>Opensearch</span><span>).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of DevOps practices and automated testing within CI/CD.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of application reliability, scalability, and performance optimization (HA/DR, </span><span>caching</span><span>, load balancing, auto-scaling).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of security and compliance practices including IAM, encryption, vulnerability scanning, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative AI for prototyping and automation accelerators.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><u><span>Professional Certifications </span></u><u><span>(please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner</span><span> </span><span>(preferred)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><u><span>Soft Skills:</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High degree of initiative and self-motivation</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong presentation and public speaking skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>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.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to </span><span>participate</span><span> 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 </span><span>an accommodation</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.