Amgen

Mgr Software Engineering, R&D PPM Tech Lead

India · On-site · Full time

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EmployerAmgen
LocationIndia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

The Mgr Software Engineering, R&D PPM Tech Lead will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining applications and associated data engineering solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable solutions and automating operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.

You will be part of a team specifically focused on Amgen’s R&D PPM (Project Portfolio Management) capabilities. Amgen is using fully integrated and best-in-class technologies, having various enterprise platforms such as AWS, Databricks, Salesforce, Planisware and Anaplan; enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams, as well as vertical-specific platforms in R&D, Operations, Process Development and Commercial/Marketing areas.

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This role will manage Amgen India Commercialization Technology product team members and be part of the R&D Informatics organization. They should also have experience leading and effectively working with large, diverse and globally dispersed teams within a matrixed organization. Extensive collaboration with global cross functional teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, experience with data integration, experience leading or mentoring junior engineers, and be a Scaled Agile practitioner, coupled with leadership and transformation experience. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational critical initiatives and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Take ownership of Development/configuration of user stories in collaboration with the Technical Product Owner and Technical Lead
Create and maintain documentation on design and configuration
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts
Contribute to both front-end and back-end development tasks using various Amgen preferred platforms/tools
Work with the team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, escalating when needed
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into development tasks
Execute unit and integration tests, and contribute to maintaining software and data quality
Identify and fix bugs and defects during development or testing phases
Contribute to the maintenance and support of solutions by monitoring performance and reporting issues
Lead development CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps practices and assist in the release process
Lead and mentor junior engineers

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field·
Proficient with at least one programming language (Python, React, Javascript, or similar)
Broad interest in various Amgen preferred platforms/tools
Eagerness to learn and grow in an engineering environment·
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectivelyundefined

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills

Experience with Amgen’s enterprise platforms (AWS, Databricks, SAP, Salesforce, Planisware)Experience with Smartsheet/Excel/Tableau/Spotfire
Working experience in Agile or Scrum methodologies
Proficiency with cloud-based platforms (AWS) and system integration
Working knowledge of version control systems like Git & Release management tools
Fluent in enterprise collaboration platforms such as O365, SharePoint Online and MS TeamsIncorporate AI tools in daily activities as well as proactively seeking opportunities to utilize and extend AI toolsets into development work
Direct experience managing and/or coaching technical staff
Direct experience in working in global teams
Mastery with at least one programming language (Python, React, or similar)
Ability to balance strategic architecture with practical implementation, ensuring designs are executable and sustainable
Broad interest in various Amgen preferred platforms/tools
Eagerness to learn and grow in an engineering environmentAbility to work well within a team and communicate effectively

Good-to-Have Skills:

Knowledge of Python/R, Databricks, cloud data platforms
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR)
Strong experience in solution design and architecture including system/data integration and scalability
Experience with popular large language models
Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuningExperience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) or Generative AI systems, particularly in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or data augmentation contexts.
Certifications related to Agile or any software or cloud platform are advantageous

Soft Skills:

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Comfortable to work effectively with global, virtual teams
High degree of initiative and self-motivation

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