Description
As an Associate Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be involved in the development and maintenance of software applications. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to design, code, test, and debug software solutions. Your strong programming skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a collaborative environment will contribute to the delivery of reliable and efficient software applications.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Design and develop scalable custom solutions on the Salesforce Service Cloud platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Aura and work with SOQL.
+ Implement and configure standard and custom Salesforce objects, fields, layouts, Flows, validation rules, and approval processes.
+ Develop Apex classes, triggers (including batch classes, schedulers), and robust exception-handling logic.
+ Write test classes for code coverage, perform unit testing and support UAT.
+ Build and maintain integrations using REST and SOAP APIs with external/internal systems.
+ Utilize DevOps tools such as **Copado** , Git, and CI/CD pipelines for deployment automation and release management.
+ Participate in code reviews, manage releases and handle deployments
+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize system performance and code quality.
+ Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
+ Participate in Agile ceremonies and actively contribute to sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and demos.
+ Guide and mentor junior developers in standard development practices, code reviews, and platform optimization.
+ Maintain clear documentation of processes, solutions and system architecture.
+ Ensure salesforce best practices are implemented.
**Must-Have Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
+ 4 – 7 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience.
+ Proficiency in:
+ **Lightning Web Components (LWC)**
+ **Apex (classes, triggers, batch processing)**
+ **Visualforce & Aura**
+ **Salesforce configuration and security models**
+ Experience integrating Salesforce with internal and third-party systems using **REST/SOAP APIs** .
+ Solid understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, object model, sharing rules, and automation tools.
+ Experience with Git, version control branching strategies, and CI/CD practices in large enterprise environments.
+ Demonstrated expertise with **Copado** for deployment management and pipeline automation.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Salesforce Platform Developer I certification ( **R** **equired** )
+ Salesforce Platform Developer II certification ( **Preferred** )
+ Salesforce Administrator certification ( **Nice-to-have** )
+ Familiarity with:
+ Healthcare, pharma, or biotech industry standards
+ Compliance frameworks (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)
+ Mulesoft integrations
+ Experience with Veeva, Marketing Cloud, or Health Cloud is a plus
+ Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile certification (optional)
+ Knowledge of validation or CSV tools is an advantage
**Soft Skills**
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Detail-oriented and committed to code quality and performance optimization
+ Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced environments
+ Collaborative, team-first mindset
+ Willingness to mentor junior team members and drive platform best practices
