Associate Fullstack Software Engineer – R&D PPM

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Career Category Information Systems Job Description As an Associate Software Engineer within our R&D PPM Technology team, this role will help build and enhance user-facing technology solutions that support Amgen’s R&D PPM (Project Portfolio Management) capabilities. Come join a team that is passionate about innovation and making life better with technology! This position will focus primarily on front-end and user experience development, data integrations, and supporting enterprise technology solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with product owners, experienced engineers, designers, data teams, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions using evolving technologies which could include Python-based web frameworks, Salesforce, and Microsoft Power Platform. Roles & Responsibilities: Build and maintain user-facing solutions using appropriate technologies, which may include SmartSheet, custom web applications, Salesforce, and Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Translate user stories, wireframes, and design specifications into clear, reusable, and maintainable user interfaces and application components. Integrate front-end applications and low-code solutions with enterprise data sources, APIs, databases, and approved internal or external services. Support data integrations by working with APIs, data transformations, queries, and application data flows to ensure information is available accurately and efficiently to users and downstream processes. Create prototypes and proofs of concept to validate user experience and technical approaches and help translate approved concepts into production-ready solutions. Use source control, code reviews, CI/CD practices, and established development and deployment standards appropriate to the technology platform. Write clean, reusable, well-documented, secure, and maintainable code and configuration. Monitor and troubleshoot application and data-integration issues, support defect resolution, and participate in production support activities. Create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, configuration notes, integration documentation, and operational support procedures. Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, developers, data engineers, analysts, and other technology teams. Follow Agile practices, participate in sprint planning and estimation, and provide timely status updates. Continuously build knowledge of modern application development, data, cloud, AI, and low-code technologies as the Commercialization Technology landscape evolves. Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, integrations, and changes. Contribute reusable components, documentation, and continuous improvements that strengthen the broader Commercialization Technology ecosystem. What we expect of you Basic Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Approximately 2 to 4 years of relevant software development, application development, data, or technology experience Demonstrated experience developing or supporting software, data, or technology solutions in a professional environment Ability to contribute to defined technical assignments while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies, platforms, data sources, and business processes Eagerness to learn and grow in a software development and enterprise technology environment Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills · Experience with at least one enterprise application or low-code platform such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI) Experience translating business requirements, user stories, or designs into functional and user-friendly application experiences Experience integrating applications with APIs, databases, enterprise data sources, or other technology platforms Working knowledge of data concepts, including data structures, transformations, quality, and the ability to work effectively with unfamiliar data sources · Working knowledge of application security concepts, including authentication, authorization, and access controls Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders · Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies Ability to create clear technical and functional documentation, including requirements, configuration instructions, data flows, and support documentation Ability to collaborate effectively across global, virtual, and cross-functional teams Good-to-Have Skills: Hands-on experience developing user-facing applications or interfaces using technologies such as Python-based web frameworks, JavaScript/TypeScript, or comparable tools Experience developing and supporting enterprise-grade applications within a global, highly regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power BI Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, relational databases, or governed APIs Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and familiarity with cloud-hosted application or data services Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and development platforms such as GitLab Familiarity with automated testing, application monitoring, logging, and production support practices Experience with authentication and authorization technologies such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, or SAML Experience developing AI-enabled applications or integrating applications with enterprise AI/ML capabilities Ability to evaluate technology options and communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs in clear business terms Working understanding of business operations within Research and Development, Commercialization, Operations, Process Development, Commercial, or Marketing Professional Certifications: Relevant certification preferred in Microsoft Power Platform, cloud technologies, software development, data, DevOps, cybersecurity, Agile, or enterprise platforms Agile certification is a plus, such as SAFe for Teams or equivalent Microsoft Power Platform certification is a plus Soft Skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills High degree of initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals .