Description

**Sr Associate Software Engineer**

**What you will do**

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As a Senior Associate Software Engineer at Amgen, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Salesforce applications to meet business needs. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, participate in the full software development life cycle, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code and solutions. Your strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail will contribute to the development of robust and scalable software solutions.

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

+ Design and implement Salesforce Lightning components using LWC and Aura frameworks to enhance platform functionality and user experience.

+ Configure roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-wise security and sharing settings to ensure appropriate access control across user groups.

+ Create and customize standard and custom objects, page layouts, validation rules, record types, and formula fields to meet business requirements.

+ Develop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and custom controllers as needed.

+ Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external/internal systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware.

+ Utilize Copado to manage source control, deployments, pipeline automation, and environment management in support of release processes

+ Apply Salesforce development best practices to ensure code reusability, maintainability, and compliance with performance and scalability standards.

+ Collaborate with quality and validation teams to develop test scripts and execute functional and system testing in regulated environments.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve development or configuration issues during QA, UAT, and production support cycles.

+ Participated in design reviews, sprint planning, and code reviews, contributing to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and delivery cycles.

+ Maintain documentation including technical design, solution architecture, and release notes for enhancements and projects.

+ Ensure all development work adheres to GxP, CSV, and compliance requirements, including documentation traceability and audit readiness.

+ Collaborate with business analysts, QA, validation, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable and compliant Salesforce solutions.

+ Stay up to date with Salesforce platform releases, new features, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and platform optimization.

**What we expect of you**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Master’s degree and 4 to 7 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

+ Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR

+ Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

+ 5+ years of experience in Salesforce development including Lightning Components, Apex, Visualforce, and platform configuration

+ Hands-on experience with Salesforce security models, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and field-level access

+ Solid hands-on experience of implementing Salesforce Configurations, Apex, LWC, Aura

+ Strong understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, validation rules, and triggers

+ Experience with Salesforce integrations using RESTful and SOAP web services

+ Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and version control systems like Git

+ Proven experience working with Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and release management

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple environments

+ Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams supporting enterprise applications

+ Salesforce platform certifications are a strong plus

**Must-Have Skills:**

+ Proficient in developing custom solutions using Salesforce Lightning Components (Aura and LWC), Apex classes, Visualforce pages, and Apex triggers, including batch classes and schedulers with exception handling.

+ Experience configuring standard/custom objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-specific sharing and access models.

+ Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce with internal and external systems using REST and SOAP APIs; familiarity with middleware for system interoperability.

+ Familiarity with DevOps tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines beyond Copado, contributing to efficient and traceable deployments.

+ Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot platform issues, optimize performance, and explore emerging Salesforce features for continuous improvement.

**Good-to-Have Skills:**

+ Skilled in using Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, source control management, and environment management across multiple sandboxes.

+ Experience participating in Agile/Scrum teams, with knowledge of sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development workflows.

+ Deep understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, formula fields, and Apex triggers customizing and extend platform functionality.

+ Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries with an understanding of compliance and patient safety requirements.

**Professional Certifications**

+ Salesforce Platform Developer I (required)

+ Salesforce Platform Developer II (preferred)

+ Salesforce Administrator Certification (plus)

+ Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile (optional)

+ Certified CSV or Validation Professional (optional)

**Soft Skills:**

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

+ Strong communication and interpersonal abilities