Principal Systems Engineer – Clinical Computation Platform

Career Category

Clinical

Job Description

ABOUT 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 ROLE  

Role Description:  

The   role   is responsible for   the design, integration, and management of complex systems that encompass both hardware and software components   into the   organization’s   cloud   infrastructure .   Th is individual   will   be responsible for   all activities related to handling and supporting   the   Business and platforms including system administration, as well as incorporating   new technologies   under the challenge of a sophisticated and constantly evolving technology landscape .   This role involves ensuring that all parts of a system work together seamlessly to meet the organization’s requirements.  

Roles & Responsibilities:    

• Collaborate with business partners and other software engineers to develop and deploy the latest, advanced technologies in support of product optimization  

• Work closely with the delivery and platform teams to ensure that the applications are aligned with standard city planning approved architectural and development guidelines  

• Support selected efforts to design, build, and develop rapid   Proof-of-Concept   (POC) automated solutions and services. Quickly and iteratively prove or disprove the concepts being considered  

• Develop and design systems architecture, ensuring   that   it meets both current and future needs of the organization  

• Integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system that meets functional and performance requirements  

• Perform system testing and validation to ensure all components function correctly and efficiently  

• Optimize   system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during system operation  

• Create and   maintain   comprehensive documentation of systems design, configurations, and procedures  

• Work closely with other engineers, IT staff, and project managers to ensure successful implementation of systems  

• Monitor and   maintain   systems to ensure they continue to   operate   effectively and efficiently  

• Implement automation tools and processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of   the system  

• Conduct   training   and workshops   for business teams   to share best   practices in the industry.  

Basic Qualifications and Experience:  

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree with 13 - 17 years of experience in Computer Science,   IT   or related field

Functional Skills:  

Must-Have Skills :  

• Experience   in cloud platforms   including   AWS  

• Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes  

• Hands-on experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability, and performance improvements  

• Experience with translating business requirements to technical requirements and recommend solutions for automation  

• Proficiency   in programming languages   including   R,    Python  

• Experience and   strong knowledge of   POSIT Tools and Se rvices  

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum  

Good-to-Have Skills:  

• Experience with DevOps tools and practices  

• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies  

• Experience with systems integration and validation  

• Knowledge of Clinical Development domain  

Professional Certifications :  

• Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) for Teams (preferred)  

Soft Skills:  

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams  

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully  

• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals  

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills  

Shift Information:  

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be   assigned   a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as   required   based on business requirements.  

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.  

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