Career Category

Information Systems:

Job Description

As an Associate Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be involved in the development and maintenance of software applications. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to design, code, test, and debug software solutions. Your strong programming skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a collaborative environment will contribute to the delivery of reliable and efficient software applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable custom solutions on the Salesforce Service Cloud platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Aura and work with SOQL.
• Implement and configure standard and custom Salesforce objects, fields, layouts, Flows, validation rules, and approval processes.
• Develop Apex classes, triggers (including batch classes, schedulers), and robust exception-handling logic.
• Write test classes for code coverage, perform unit testing and support UAT.
• Build and maintain integrations using REST and SOAP APIs with external/internal systems.
• Utilize DevOps tools such as Copado, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation and release management.
• Participate in code reviews, manage releases and handle deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize system performance and code quality.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and actively contribute to sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and demos.
• Guide and mentor junior developers in standard development practices, code reviews, and platform optimization.
• Maintain clear documentation of processes, solutions and system architecture.
• Ensure salesforce best practices are implemented.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4 - 7 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
• Proficiency in:** Lightning Web Components (LWC)**
• Apex (classes, triggers, batch processing)
• Visualforce & Aura
• Salesforce configuration and security models
• Experience integrating Salesforce with internal and third-party systems using REST/SOAP APIs.
• Solid understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, object model, sharing rules, and automation tools.
• Experience with Git, version control branching strategies, and CI/CD practices in large enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Copado for deployment management and pipeline automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I certification (Required)
• Salesforce Platform Developer II certification (Preferred)
• Salesforce Administrator certification (Nice-to-have)
• Familiarity with:Healthcare, pharma, or biotech industry standards
• Compliance frameworks (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Mulesoft integrations
• Experience with Veeva, Marketing Cloud, or Health Cloud is a plus
• Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile certification (optional)
• Knowledge of validation or CSV tools is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and committed to code quality and performance optimization
• Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Willingness to mentor junior team members and drive platform best practices

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