Software Development Engineer II

About the role

Amgen, a leading biotechnology company, seeks a Software Development Engineer II (Full Stack) to join its Manufacturing Applications Product Team in Hyderabad, India. The role focuses on building and enhancing full‑stack applications that support manufacturing and operations use cases. Candidates will design, develop, and maintain features using React for the front‑end and Python FastAPI for the back‑end, while also building and optimizing APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native solutions on AWS. Responsibilities include developing responsive UIs, collaborating with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams, participating in Agile ceremonies, supporting CI/CD pipelines, maintaining documentation, and leveraging AI‑assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot. The position emphasizes mentorship, learning, and collaboration, providing exposure to modern technologies and practices. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, possess 5+ years of full‑stack development experience, and demonstrate proficiency in React, Python FastAPI, AWS, microservices, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. Preferred experience includes event‑driven architectures, test automation, Kubernetes, LLM integration, and other modern frameworks. Amgen offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where engineers can contribute to innovative solutions that impact patient care worldwide.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain features for full stack applications using React (front-end) and Python FastAPI (back-end).
• Assist in building and optimizing APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Develop responsive user interfaces and ensure seamless user experiences across devices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews, contributing to team success.
• Support DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline setup and automated testing under guidance.
• Maintain technical documentation for developed features and modules.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Stay curious and continuously learn emerging technologies and best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering with exposure to full stack development.
• Practical experience with React (front-end) and Python FastAPI (back-end) for developing production features.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and willingness to learn cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with microservices, API development, and distributed systems.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).

Nice to have

• Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Debezium, or similar platforms.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Pytest).
• Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications using Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with developing applications integrated with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as OpenAI GPT, Azure OpenAI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with other modern frameworks or languages such as Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Java, or .NET is a plus.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's