Sr. Associate Software Engineer

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 technologiesincluding cloud computing, machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and intelligent software toolsto support the creation of innovative drug therapies that help patients around 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.

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 experience.

Associate Software Engineer

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

Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experienceORAssociate degree and 4 years of directly related experienceORHigh 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 solutionssuch 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.