Career Category

Information Systems

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.

What you will do

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

Role Description:

Amgen’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service maintains a growing fleet of more than eight thousand desktop instances supporting a broad range of requirements. The Software Engineer will work closely with the Virtual Desktop Service Owner and System Owner to design and develop automation solutions to facilitate VDI service management and optimize the end user experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain existing C# and Python code hosted in Azure and AWS

• Independently develop, test, and deploy code based on designs generated in collaboration with the Virtual Desktop team

• Generate code documentation

• Deploy and maintain a robust CI/CD solution

• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

• Fluency in C#

• Direct experience with cloud platform services including Azure or AWS (Azure preferred)

• Strong knowledge of information systems and related technologies

• Strong rapid prototyping skills and the ability to translate concepts into working code

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Python

• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Cosmo DB

• Familiarity with Python Boto3, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS

• Understanding of REST APIs and Database services

• Experience with API integration, serverless, and microservices architecture

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Be willing and able to learn new technologies at a rapid pace

• Understanding of desktop systems lifecycle and management

• Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI or Tableau)

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

Work Hours: This position operates on the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST. Candidates must be willing and able to work during these hours, including weekends and holidays as required.

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

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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.

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