Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

Amgen SA; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading biotech company as a Principal Software Engineer to transform the lives of patients. You will design and develop applications, lead Anaplan model implementation across various departments, and ensure system efficiency. Amgen offers a supportive environment for your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models including remote options

Qualifications

• Experience in implementation and management of integrated SaaS platforms through the SDLC.
• Experience in business requirement gathering and converting the requirements into technical solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet business needs.
• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Anaplan models for business functions.
• Monitor platform performance and usage metrics to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Associate’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Anaplan

JIRA

Python

ETL

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and applications. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.

Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Anaplan models to support business functions (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR)

Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems and translate them into software architecture, design specifications and scalable Anaplan solutions

Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working capabilities, enabling rapid proof of concepts

Oversee a team of Anaplan model builders and coordinate with external consultants and vendors

Define and enforce Anaplan modeling best practices, governance, and data integrity standards

Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes

Ensure integration between Anaplan and other enterprise systems via Global Data Hub

Support change management and training efforts to maximize user adoption

Monitor platform performance and usage metrics to ensure efficiency and scalability

Develop roadmaps and continuous improvement strategies for platform enhancements

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Master’s degree and 4 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Functional Skills :

Must-Have Skills :

Experience in implementation and management of integrated SaaS platforms through the SDLC

Experience in business requirement gathering and converting the requirements into technical solutions

Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile systems such as JIRA

Demonstrated experience in managing technology initiatives and teams with a track record of successful innovation

Experience building, tracking, and reporting on budgets, forecasts, management reporting, and / or business planning

Familiarity with security requirements and standard methodologies for data in transit and at rest

Success in mentoring and developing strong product analysts, business analysts, and developers

Exceptional collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage collaborator relationships and build new partnerships

Good-to-Have Skills :

Experience designing, building, and scaling complex Anaplan models across multiple business domains (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, Technology)

Strong background in transforming business processes and data flows across systems, including integrating planning platforms with source systems (e.g., ERP, data lakes)

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or other programming languages

Experience working with data architecture, ETL, or data modeling

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

Professional Certifications :

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

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work / life balance, and career development opportunities that may include :

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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