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Job DescriptionABOUT 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 ROLERole Description:

The Software Development Engineer-Test position offers a unique opportunity to join a fun, innovative engineering team within the AI & Data Science (AI&D) - organization. You’ll work on next-generation capabilities and services in Applied AI & Automation using innovative COTS products, open-source software, frameworks, tools, and cloud computing services. The role also emphasizes demonstrating these capabilities to support critical business operations and initiatives, in ensuring quality, compliance, and performance across Amgen’s Applied AI & Automation Footprint.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of enterprise automation solutions & platforms, with a strong focus on computer systems validation including test automation, test planning, execution, and defect management. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and QA teams to validate systems against business and regulatory requirements. This role is critical in ensuring that automation solutions meet performance, security, and compliance expectations across the development lifecycle, especially in GxP-regulated environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build out test engineering practices, standards, community and lead by execution in creating a new culture around the test automation demeanor.
• Design, develop and maintain automated and manual test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with GxP and Computer System Validation (CSV) regulations, ensuring proper documentation, execution, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Create and maintain the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure full test coverage.
• Log, track and manage defects using tools such as HP ALM or JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and traceability.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), working closely with business stakeholders.
• Execute tests including Systems Integration Testing (SIT), Operational Qualification (OQ), and regression testing.
• Execute test scripts provided by analysts, focusing on accuracy and completeness of testing.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure all identified bugs and issues are addressed and resolved effectively.
• Support automation testing efforts by building and maintaining scripts in tools like Ui Path Test Suite, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cycles, supporting audit readiness and compliance.

Basic Qualifications

Any degree and 2 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in application testing and automation frameworks

Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in designing and executing both manual and automated test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Strong knowledge of test lifecycle documentation including test plans, RTMs, OQ protocols, and summary reports
• Hands-on experience with Ui Path Test Suite, Selenium, Postman, or similar tools.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation scripts using data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworks, enabling reusable, scalable, and maintainable test coverage across systems.
• Proficient in creating test lifecycle documentation (RTMs, OQ protocols, test plans, reports) and supporting end-to-end testing within regulated GxP and CSV-compliant computer systems, ensuring adherence to validation, audit, and documentation standards
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous testing practices
• Strong test design and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools for integrating testing into DevOps pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with Cross-Functional teams, particularly within healthcare or pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience in handling product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys
• Able to communicate complex subject matters in business terms
• Familiarity with validated (GxP) environments and with CSV practices

Soft Skills:

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting
• Demonstrated awareness of presentation 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 accommodation.

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