Principal Software Development Engineer

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces - - ranking in Portugal (category employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 400 talented people and 40 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in
people's lives.

Principal Software Development Engineer

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will join our Global Commercial Product team. As a Principal Software Developer, 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:

• Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using cloud technology.

• 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

• Develop innovative solutions leveraging advanced data-driven algorithms and computational techniques.

• 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 product team, business team, and other stakeholders.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The software professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of software development experience

Or

Master's degree and 4 years of software development experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of software development experience

Or

Associate's degree and 10 years of software development experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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(including ReactJS), SQL/NoSQL.

• 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 Web site development, understand of web site localization processes, which involve adapting content to fit cultural and linguistic contexts.

• Experience with popular large language models

• Experience with Langchain or llamaIndex framework for language models; Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuning

• Experience with DevOps CICD build and deployment pipeline

• Experience with design patterns, data structures, test-driven development

• Knowledge of latest techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis

• Education and Professional Certifications

• 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.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. 

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. 

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits. 

• Flexible work arrangements.

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.  

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT  

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.