Senior Software Engineer

Amgen Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, deploy complex software and mentor juniors. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions using cloud services and modern AI techniques.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python/JavaScript, cloud architectures on AWS, and leadership in software delivery from conception to deployment. Excellent problem solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud services and well-architected cloud design.
• Proficient in Python and JavaScript; SQL/NoSQL databases knowledge.
• Experience with generative AI, LLMs and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Strong problem solving, communication and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to front-end and back-end development using cloud tech.
• Prototype rapidly and translate concepts into working code.
• Develop solutions using generative AI technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Own complex software projects from conception to deployment; manage scope, risk and timeline.
• Define robust cloud architectures, preferably on AWS.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain design/documentation.
• Stay updated with latest trends and collaborate with product and business teams.

Skills

Cloud services

Full Stack development

Python

JavaScript

SQL/NoSQL

Generative AI

LLMs

AI orchestration

RAG patterns

Code reviews

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS

Cloud Computing cert

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

AutoGen

CrewAI

Job description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the worlds toughest diseases, and make peoples 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 whats known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying complex software applications, and mentoring junior developers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions

Roles Responsibilities

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology.
• Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code
• Develop innovative solution using generative AI technologies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment. Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline
• Define and implement robust software architectures on the cloud, AWS preferred
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements
• Work closely with the product team, business team, and other stakeholders.

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• Hands on experience with various cloud services, understand pros and cons of various cloud service in well architected cloud design principles
• Hands on experience with Full Stack software development. Proficient in programming language Python(preferred), JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience building or integrating applications with generative AI, LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG patterns, or AI orchestration frameworks.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills; Ability to learn quickly; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.
• Experience in SQL/NOSQL database, vector database for large language models
• Experience with popular large language models
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar agent frameworks.
• Experience with vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, reranking, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or LLM evaluation. Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuning
• Experience with Web site development, understand of web site localization processes, which involve adapting content to fit cultural and linguistic contexts.
• Experience with DevOps/MLOps CICD build and deployment pipeline
• Experience with design patterns, data structures, test-driven development
• Knowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis

Education and Professional Certifications

• Bachelors OR Master''s degree in computer science and engineering preferred, other Engineering field is considered; 8 to 12 years of software development experience
• Cloud Computing certificate 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.