Senior Software Engineer

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Hyderabad to design, develop, deploy complex cloud-based software and mentor junior developers.

You will work across frontend and backend, implement AI-enabled solutions, and own architectures from conception to deployment, collaborating with product and business teams to deliver high-quality, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with modern cloud services and well-architected cloud design principles.
• Proven full-stack development experience across frontend and backend.
• Strong knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with generative AI, LLMs, AI workflows, or orchestration frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, learning ability, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy scalable software applications across cloud environments.
• Mentor junior developers and guide technical decisions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery from concept through deployment and operation.
• Implement robust architectures on AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to align on roadmap.

Skills

Full Stack Dev

Python

JavaScript

SQL/NoSQL

Generative AI

AI orchestration

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS

Cloud Computing cert

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

AutoGen

CrewAI

Vector databases

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: 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

Bachelor’s 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.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.