Specialist IS Engineer - System Implementation & Development

Amgen; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Collaborative culture

Total Rewards Plans

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Software Development Lead in Hyderabad, India, to design and maintain software solutions for Clinical Risk Based Monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and 8-12 years of experience. Key responsibilities include leading software projects, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role provides opportunities for professional growth and is rooted in a supportive, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development processes, application/system integrations.
• Proven track record of working in the Pharma domain & Clinical Trial processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet business needs.
• Conduct user acceptance testing with customers and oversee feedback.
• Communicate risks and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

SQL

Mulesoft

APIs

Jira

AWS

Docker

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 lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What You Will Do

In this vital role you will be 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 is for a technical functional lead/developer with Clinical Risk Based Monitoring (RBM)/Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) system implementation. The role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build high‑quality, scalable software solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate in technical discussions related to the Risk base Quality Management (RBQM) system(s) within Clinical Trial Operations and Site Engagement (CTOSE) product team.
• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment. Build technical solution as per implementation project plan by working with various members of the product team and business partners.
• Possesses strong knowledge and hands‑on expertise on application/system integrations and backend development.
• Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code along with managing software delivery scope, risk, and timeline.
• Contribute to both front‑end & back‑end development and Integrations using cloud technology & generative AI.
• Conduct user acceptance testing with the customer, including coordination of all feedback, resolution of issues, and acceptance of the study.
• Support requirements gathering and specification creation process for the development work.
• Communicate potential risks and contingency plans with project management to ensure process compliance with all regulatory and Amgen procedural requirements.
• Participate and contribute to process product or standard methodologies initiatives and support developers and testers during the project lifecycle.
• Define, author, and present various architecture footprints i.e. Business, Logical, Integration, Security, Infrastructure, etc.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges/bugs/issues effectively within deadlines.
• Work closely with multi‑functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high‑quality software on time.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 8‑12 years of experience in Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid technical background, including understanding software development processes, application/system integrations, databases, and cloud‑based content systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical skills; Ability to learn quickly; Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of scripting language (Java or Python), SQL queries, markup languages (XML, JSON), integration tools (mulesoft, databricks, APIs) and familiarity with API‑driven content delivery.
• Agile/Scrum experience with demonstrated success managing product backlogs and delivering iterative product improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Pharma domain & Clinical Trial processes.
• Experience with product backlog management (e.g., Jira) and collaboration tools.

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with structured content management, content models, and modular content creation.
• Knowledge of Risk based Quality Management for Clinical Trials.
• Understanding of international pharmaceutical regulatory submission guidelines and processes (eCTD, ICH, CDS, USPI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or similar.
• Basic understanding of GenAI solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.

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 Of 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 competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.