Specialist Software Engineer

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Total Rewards Plan with health and 401

Stock-based incentives

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to join an agile team focused on maturing platform capabilities through disciplined backlog grooming, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide best practices across architecture, testing, and environment management to ensure scalable, reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes leading reusable test automation frameworks, accelerating automation adoption, and driving data deployment standards while enabling strong partner

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in Salesforce solutions, Copado DevOps, and automation testing.
• Experience with Agile development and OOP principles.

Responsibilities

• Work in an agile team to mature platform capabilities through backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Lead architecture and implementation of reusable test automation frameworks and accelerators.
• Drive data deployment standards and operational excellence; oversee cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Salesforce solutions

Copado DevOps

Copado Robotic Testing

Agile framework

Apex (OOP)

Zephyr/ALM

Automation reporting/analytics

GenAI tools

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Copado Studio

Zephyr

ALM

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.

Specialist Software Engineer

Duties

Work in an agile team to mature platform capabilities though backlog grooming, sprint planning and other agile ceremonies; Provide guidance to cross-functional teams on the platform methods and best practices such as: application and integration development methodologies, architecture standards, functional and technical solutions, environment management, testing, and platform education; Solve key implementation issues and demonstrate ability to work towards successful resolution; Negotiate solutions to problems with both internal teams and third-party service providers; Build relationships and work with cross-functional teams and contribute to broader goals and growth beyond the scope of a single role; Drive architectural governance by conducting comprehensive code reviews of test automation solutions, ensuring compliance with quality standards and industry best practices. Lead the architecture and implementation of reusable test automation frameworks and accelerators to ensure scalable expansion of existing functionality; Accelerate test automation adoption through focused enablement initiatives and strategic engagement; and Drive the design and execution of the data deployment solution, establishing standards and ensuring operational excellence. May telecommute.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field & 2 years of experience the job offered or in a software-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:

• Implementing and leading Salesforce solutions;
• Copado DevOps, including pipeline design and deployment automations;
• Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) across designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation suites and accelerators;
• Agile framework;
• Object-oriented programming principles with Apex ;
• Working with test management and defect tracking tools including Zephyr and ALM;
• Building or integrating automation reporting and analytics; and
• GenAI tools or intelligent test automation platforms.

Job type

Full-Time position. The annual salary range for this position in the U.S. is $126,570.00 - $171,242.00 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles, other incentive compensation. For more details visit https://careers.amgen.com/life-at-amgen/benefits/

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

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

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.