Senior Software Engineer - Amgen Research Copenhagen

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? 

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience, and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Software Engineer role at Amgen Research Copenhagen (ARC) will focus on supporting and modernizing informatics processes tied to the DNA Encoded Library (DEL) drug discovery workflow, while delivering hands-on technical solutions in collaboration with drug discovery research and technology teams. Working across teams in Europe and North America, the successful candidate will act as a bridge between scientific research needs and technical execution, while working within Amgen’s standardized software ecosystem.  

Responsibilities: 

• Enable modernization of DEL informatics platform to address automation, scalability, data complexity, information security and overall usability. 

• Enable harmonized and streamlined end-to-end informatics processes for DEL workflow including but not limited to data registration, data analysis, materials management, assay requests, and analytics. 

• Gather knowledge on existing systems and translate it into documentation and actionable system improvements. 

• Maintain, enhance, and support existing software systems and codebases, including resolving bugs and implementing small-scale enhancements independently. 

• Contribute to restructuring and optimization of underlying databases. 

• Drive data automation and reporting processes, including integration with scientific data platforms. 

• Engage with research scientists to identify pain points and design user-friendly, research-centric solutions. 

• Contribute to the development and scaling of AI/ML-enabled solutions. 

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU 

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a driven individual with these qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications: 

Doctorate degree  

Or 

Master’s degree and 2+ years of Information Systems experience 

Or 

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Information Systems experience 

Or 

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience  

Or 

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Information Systems experience  

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

• BS/MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, or related field 

• 2+ years of experience in implementing and supporting software solutions, experience from biopharma scientific software platforms is a plus  

• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript (ReactJS).  

• Experience with SQL and relational databases 

• Hands-on experience with cheminformatics toolkit, e.g. RDKit, OEChem or Daylight, and chemistry database cartridge, e.g. BIOVIA, RDKit or JChem. 

• Working experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines  

• Experience with version control systems like Git  

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, mainly Agile and Scrum  

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)  

• Familiarity with data analytics and scientific computing platforms 

Skills: 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 

• High learning agility with ability to rapidly gain fluency in new technologies and workflows 

• Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills to bridge technical and scientific domains 

• Ability to translate research needs into technical solutions and iterate based on feedback 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US 

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans including: 

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including generous company pension contributions, life and disability insurance and private healthcare insurance. 

• A discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives 

• Competitive paid parental leave policy 

• Annual company-wide shutdown and additional vacation days 

• Flexible work model 

We offer a highly rewarding and stimulating environment in a world-class drug discovery organization. The position is based in our office in Copenhagen, Østerbro. 

If you’re seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you’ll find it at Amgen. 

Please note that it is required to have permit to live and work in Denmark for application. All applications and contacts are confidential. We want your application as soon as possible. Selection will start in July/August 2025. 

Apply now 

FOR A CAREER THAT DEFIES IMAGINATION 

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.