Sr Associate Software Engineer at Amgen

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Information Systems:

Job Description Sr Associate Software Engineer What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As a Senior Associate Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Salesforce applications to meet business needs. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in the full software development life cycle, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code and solutions. Your strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail will contribute to the development of robust and scalable software solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Salesforce Lightning components using LWC and Aura frameworks to enhance platform functionality and user experience.
• Configure roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-wise security and sharing settings to ensure appropriate access control across user groups.
• Create and customize standard and custom objects, page layouts, validation rules, record types, and formula fields to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and custom controllers as needed.
• Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external/internal systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware.
• Utilize Copado to manage source control, deployments, pipeline automation, and environment management in support of release processes
• Apply Salesforce development best practices to ensure code reusability, maintainability, and compliance with performance and scalability standards.
• Collaborate with quality and validation teams to develop test scripts and execute functional and system testing in regulated environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development or configuration issues during QA, UAT, and production support cycles.
• Participated in design reviews, sprint planning, and code reviews, contributing to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and delivery cycles.
• Maintain documentation including technical design, solution architecture, and release notes for enhancements and projects.
• Ensure all development work adheres to GxP, CSV, and compliance requirements, including documentation traceability and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA, validation, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable and compliant Salesforce solutions.
• Stay up to date with Salesforce platform releases, new features, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and platform optimization.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in Salesforce development including Lightning Components, Apex, Visualforce, and platform configuration
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce security models, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and field-level access
• Solid hands-on experience of implementing Salesforce Configurations, Apex, LWC, Aura
• Strong understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, validation rules, and triggers
• Experience with Salesforce integrations using RESTful and SOAP web services
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and version control systems like Git
• Proven experience working with Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and release management
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple environments
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams supporting enterprise applications
• Salesforce platform certifications are a strong plus

Must-Have Skills:

• Proficient in developing custom solutions using Salesforce Lightning Components (Aura and LWC), Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Apex triggers, including batch classes and schedulers with exception handling.
• Experience configuring standard/custom objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-specific sharing and access models.
• Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce with internal and external systems using REST and SOAP APIs; familiarity with middleware for system interoperability.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines beyond Copado, contributing to efficient and traceable deployments.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot platform issues, optimize performance, and explore emerging Salesforce features for continuous improvement.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Skilled in using Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, source control management, and environment management across multiple sandboxes.
• Experience participating in Agile/Scrum teams, with knowledge of sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development workflows.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, formula fields, and Apex triggers customizing and extend platform functionality.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries with an understanding of compliance and patient safety requirements.

Professional Certifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I (required)
• Salesforce Platform Developer II (preferred)
• Salesforce Administrator Certification (plus)
• Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile (optional)
• Certified CSV or Validation Professional (optional)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
• Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset
• Willingness to mentor junior developers and promote best practices
• Adaptable to changing project requirements and evolving technology

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