Sr Associate Software Engineer

Career Category Information Systems Job Description 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 on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. ABOUT THE ROLE Role Description: Amgen is seeking a Sr. Associate Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of advanced Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions. The role focuses on creating responsive, secure, and scalable web applications that integrate seamlessly with enterprise identity platforms. This position will involve hands-on development across both front-end and back-end technologies, building APIs, ensuring compliance with security best practices, and deploying cloud-native solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with product owners, architects, and agile teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric CIAM solutions that enhance customer experience and safeguard data. Roles & Responsibilities: End-to-End Ownership: Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment, managing scope, risks, and timelines. Front-End Development: Design and implement responsive, accessible, and visually appealing user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React.js, Angular, or Vue.js). Back-End Development: Build and optimize scalable server-side logic and APIs using Node.js, Express.js, or Python, ensuring secure integration with databases and microservices. Database Design & Management: Design, develop, and maintain SQL/NoSQL databases, focusing on security, performance, and reliability. API Development: Create RESTful or GraphQL APIs for communication between front-end, back-end, and external systems. Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure applications run seamlessly across multiple browsers, devices, and platforms. Generative AI & Innovation: Develop innovative solutions leveraging generative AI technologies to enhance applications and workflows. Cloud Deployment & Management: Deploy, manage, and scale applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); apply DevOps and CI/CD best practices. Software Architecture & Documentation: Design software architecture and produce technical documentation on system design, deployment, integration, disaster recovery, and operations. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit, integration, and performance tests; conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices. Performance Optimization: Identify , troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues, technical challenges, and software bugs effectively. Security Best Practices: Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and protect against vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection. System Integration: Work on integrating applications with other systems and platforms for seamless data flow and enhanced functionality. Customization & Enhancements: Design, develop, and customize application modules, interfaces, and reports to meet specific business requirements. Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in SAFE Agile ceremonies, collaborating with product managers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and engineering peers. Rapid Prototyping: Translate concepts and requirements quickly into functional prototypes to validate ideas and solutions. Continuous Learning & Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices, applying them to improve solutions. Operational Support & Maintenance: Provide ongoing support for deployed applications, ensuring smooth operations, reliability, and scalability. Basic Qualifications and Experience: [GCF Level 4A] Master’s / Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills : Hands on experience with various cloud services, understand pros and cons of various cloud services in well architected cloud design principles Hands on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in programming language Python(preferred), JavaScript, React.js/ Node.js/Express.js SQL/NoSQL. Strong problem solving, analytical skills; Ability to learn quickly; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture. Good-to-Have Skills: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Hands-on experience building RESTful/ GraphQL APIs. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Understanding of application performance monitoring and optimization. Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role): AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (preferred) 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 Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 an accommodation . .