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Information Systems

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about using software development and automation to improve how things work? Would you like to be part of a team that is focused on simplifying processes and creating smart, automated solutions to support the development of life-changing biotech medicines?

At Amgen, we are leveraging modern technologies—including cloud computing, machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and intelligent software tools—to support the creation of innovative drug therapies that help patients around the world.

We are looking for a motivated Sr Ass

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.

Senior Associate Software Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with senior automation engineers to develop high profile and complex automation projects and ensure quality and timely delivery of projects by working closely with the cross functional team members (software development, business, IS, etc.)
• Contribute towards 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.
• Work with process subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand key process requirements and transform them into digital automated solutions
• Be constantly curious and feed your passion and interests in groundbreaking technology. Use your given time to look for new, innovative and automated ways to do business differently, better, and more cost effectively.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and productivity
• Synthesize requirements from clients, customers or end-users to develop the best automation solutions.
• Work closely with other teams and Process Engineers to identify, stop, simplify business process waste to codify into automated solutions and platforms.
• 2-3 Experience with development and deployment of robotic process automation and other intelligent automation technology solutions such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere
• Experience with designing, developing, deploying, and operating automated solutions across SaaS, Cloud, On-prem and custom software developed platforms
• Experience in one or more programming/scripting languages, including but not limited to: Java, C, C++, Swift/Objective C, Python, Go, C#, or JavaScript
• Experience with translating business requirements to technical requirements and recommend solutions for automation
• Exposure to AI-powered automation, especially using platforms like OpenAI, for tasks such as document understanding, NLP, and intelligent decision-making.

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 5 to 9 years

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.

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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.

ociate Software Engineer to join our Process Simplification and Automation team. You’ll collaborate with other engineers to develop, test, and deploy automated solutions that streamline business processes and enhance productivity. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to grow their skills in software automation and contribute to impactful projects that support our mission in biotechnology.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with senior automation engineers to develop high profile and complex automation projects and ensure quality and timely delivery of projects by working closely with the cross functional team members (software development, business, IS, etc.)
• Contribute towards 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. 
• Work with process subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand key process requirements and transform them into digital automated solutions
• Be constantly curious and feed your passion and interests in groundbreaking technology. Use your given time to look for new, innovative and automated ways to do business differently, better, and more cost effectively.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and productivity
• Synthesize requirements from clients, customers or end-users to develop the best automation solutions.
• Work closely with other teams and Process Engineers to identify, stop, simplify business process waste to codify into automated solutions and platforms.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
OR
Associate degree and 4 years of directly related experience
OR
High School/ GED and 6 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2-3 Experience with development and deployment of robotic process automation and other intelligent automation technology solutions such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere
• Experience with designing, developing, deploying, and operating automated solutions across SaaS, Cloud, On-prem and custom software developed platforms  

• Experience in one or more programming/scripting languages, including but not limited to: Java, C, C++, Swift/Objective C, Python, Go, C#, or JavaScript 

• Experience with translating business requirements to technical requirements and recommend solutions for automation 

• Exposure to AI-powered automation, especially using platforms like OpenAI, for tasks such as document understanding, NLP, and intelligent decision-making.

Nice to Have Skills

• Knowlege of or experience with agile methodology 

• Willing and able to learn new technologies at a rapid pace  

• Ability to quickly assimilate knowledge of new platforms, languages, tools and technologies 

• Experience integrating automation solutions with enterprise systems like SAP, ServiceNow, or Salesforce.
• Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning basics for building intelligent automation flows.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms and orchestration tools for rapid prototyping.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to monitor and report on automation outcomes.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., biotechnology, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals) where compliance and validation are important.

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