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Specialist Software Engineer - R&D Omics

A leading biotechnology company pioneering innovative human therapeutics since 1980, focusing on discovering, developing, and manufacturing treatments for serious illnesses.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech

Description For Specialist Software Engineer - R&D Omics

Join Amgen, a pioneering biotechnology company since 1980, as a Specialist Software Engineer in their R&D Omics team. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and biotechnology, where you'll develop crucial software solutions for target/biomarker discovery. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Python, Nextflow, and cloud platforms to transform and analyze complex genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics data.

The position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care through technology, working in Research Informatics to support Amgen's mission of serving patients with serious illnesses. You'll be developing data processing pipelines for large datasets, creating visualization tools, and ensuring integration with existing platforms while adhering to best practices in software development.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in software development, database management, and cloud computing, combined with an interest in life sciences. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, business analysts, and cloud infrastructure teams. The role offers exposure to both traditional software engineering practices and specialized bioinformatics tools, making it an unique opportunity for those interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Working at Amgen means being part of a company that reaches millions of patients each year, focusing on four key therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. The company's award-winning culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and science-based approaches, providing an environment where you can grow your career while contributing to meaningful healthcare advances.

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Responsibilities For Specialist Software Engineer - R&D Omics

  • Develop software to transform and visualize omics data using Python, Java, R
  • Develop data processing pipelines for large datasets in the cloud
  • Collaborate with engineering team members to ensure services are reliable and maintainable
  • Adhere to best practices for testing and designing reusable code
  • Ensure effective communication between scientific management, technical staff and vendors

Requirements For Specialist Software Engineer - R&D Omics

Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
  • Master's degree and 4-6 years in Software Development, IT, or related field, OR Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years experience
  • Proficiency in code development (Python, R) and software development lifecycle
  • Experience with Application development (RShiny, Ploty Dash)
  • Proficient with SQL and relational databases
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure
  • Strong learning agility
  • Collaborative with good communication skills
  • Team-oriented with focus on achieving team goals

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