Specialist Software Engineer – Backend, AI & Data Innovation Lab
Amgen
Specialist Software Engineer – Backend, AI & Data Innovation Lab
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python to ensure the software is modular, scalable, and maintainable.
- Create and manage RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different software components and external systems.
- Apply and advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
- Implement and manage deployments using Docker to ensure consistent and efficient application delivery across different environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Identify and resolve software issues and bugs promptly to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Stay updated on new technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, especially in areas like UI and AI, and be open to learning relevant skills.
- Promotes code quality through reviews, static analysis tools, and adherence to team standards and best practices.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
What we expect of you
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in backend development in software engineering, with a strong focus on software development using Python.
Must-Have Skills
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, with the ability to design and implement complex backend systems, integrate with data sources, and follow modern development practices.
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and overall software product development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies.
- Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles with a focus on maintainability and testability.
- Proficiency with Python-based backend frameworks, preferably FastAPI or Flask.
- Experience with databases (Postgres/DynamoDB)
- Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern web technologies, including React, Angular, and Node.js
- Familiarity with enterprise software systems in life sciences or healthcare domains.
- Familiarity with big data platforms and experience in data pipeline development (Databricks, Spark).
- Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and scalable software solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
Locations
- Hyderabad, India
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
80,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: xAI estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, with the ability to design and implement complex backend systems, integrate with data sources, and follow modern development practices.intermediate
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and overall software product development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies.intermediate
- Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles with a focus on maintainability and testability.intermediate
- Proficiency with Python-based backend frameworks, preferably FastAPI or Flask.intermediate
- Experience with databases (Postgres/DynamoDB)intermediate
- Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.intermediate
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).intermediate
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern web technologies, including React, Angular, and Node.jsintermediate
- Familiarity with enterprise software systems in life sciences or healthcare domains.intermediate
- Familiarity with big data platforms and experience in data pipeline development (Databricks, Spark).intermediate
- Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and scalable software solutions.intermediate
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.intermediate
- Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.intermediate
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.intermediate
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field. (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in backend development in software engineering, with a strong focus on software development using Python. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python to ensure the software is modular, scalable, and maintainable.
- Create and manage RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different software components and external systems.
- Apply and advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
- Implement and manage deployments using Docker to ensure consistent and efficient application delivery across different environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Identify and resolve software issues and bugs promptly to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Stay updated on new technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, especially in areas like UI and AI, and be open to learning relevant skills.
- Promotes code quality through reviews, static analysis tools, and adherence to team standards and best practices.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
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Specialist Software Engineer – Backend, AI & Data Innovation Lab
Amgen
Specialist Software Engineer – Backend, AI & Data Innovation Lab
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python to ensure the software is modular, scalable, and maintainable.
- Create and manage RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different software components and external systems.
- Apply and advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
- Implement and manage deployments using Docker to ensure consistent and efficient application delivery across different environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Identify and resolve software issues and bugs promptly to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Stay updated on new technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, especially in areas like UI and AI, and be open to learning relevant skills.
- Promotes code quality through reviews, static analysis tools, and adherence to team standards and best practices.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
What we expect of you
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in backend development in software engineering, with a strong focus on software development using Python.
Must-Have Skills
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, with the ability to design and implement complex backend systems, integrate with data sources, and follow modern development practices.
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and overall software product development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies.
- Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles with a focus on maintainability and testability.
- Proficiency with Python-based backend frameworks, preferably FastAPI or Flask.
- Experience with databases (Postgres/DynamoDB)
- Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern web technologies, including React, Angular, and Node.js
- Familiarity with enterprise software systems in life sciences or healthcare domains.
- Familiarity with big data platforms and experience in data pipeline development (Databricks, Spark).
- Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and scalable software solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
Locations
- Hyderabad, India
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
80,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: xAI estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Extensive hands-on experience with Python, with the ability to design and implement complex backend systems, integrate with data sources, and follow modern development practices.intermediate
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and overall software product development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies.intermediate
- Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles with a focus on maintainability and testability.intermediate
- Proficiency with Python-based backend frameworks, preferably FastAPI or Flask.intermediate
- Experience with databases (Postgres/DynamoDB)intermediate
- Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.intermediate
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).intermediate
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern web technologies, including React, Angular, and Node.jsintermediate
- Familiarity with enterprise software systems in life sciences or healthcare domains.intermediate
- Familiarity with big data platforms and experience in data pipeline development (Databricks, Spark).intermediate
- Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and scalable software solutions.intermediate
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.intermediate
- Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.intermediate
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.intermediate
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field. (experience)
- 8+ years of experience in backend development in software engineering, with a strong focus on software development using Python. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python to ensure the software is modular, scalable, and maintainable.
- Create and manage RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different software components and external systems.
- Apply and advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
- Implement and manage deployments using Docker to ensure consistent and efficient application delivery across different environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Identify and resolve software issues and bugs promptly to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Stay updated on new technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, especially in areas like UI and AI, and be open to learning relevant skills.
- Promotes code quality through reviews, static analysis tools, and adherence to team standards and best practices.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
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