UI Developer

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The UI Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining user interfaces for software applications and solutions that meet business needs. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality, scalable software solutions. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment.

• Manage software delivery scope, risk, and timeline.

• Possess strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code.

• Contribute to front-end development using cloud technology.

• Develop innovative solutions using generative AI technologies.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

• Create and maintain documentation on software architecture, design, deployment, disaster recovery, and operations.

• Identify and resolve technical challenges effectively.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in UI development.

• Work closely with the product team, business team, and other stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and implement user interfaces and modules, including custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements.

• Analyze and understand the functional and technical requirements of applications, solutions, and systems and translate them into software architecture and design specifications.

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the software.

• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time.

• Maintain detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development processes.

• Customize modules to meet specific business requirements.

• Work on integrating with other systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality.

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications, ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently.

• Develop intuitive and responsive user interfaces (UIs) that enable users to efficiently interact with multiple datasets, leveraging modern front-end frameworks and libraries.

• Collaborate with UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into interactive and visually appealing user interfaces.

• Implement UI animations and transitions to enhance the user experience and provide feedback to users.

• Optimize UI performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and fast interactions.

• Ensure accessibility standards are met, making the UI usable for people with disabilities.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily Scrum/Refinement/Retro) to partner with the product owner and team to discuss, set, and deliver two-week developmental goals.

• Keep abreast of technology upgrades and advancements and provide recommendations to improve process efficiencies.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 - 5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field OR

• Diploma with 7 - 9 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of information systems and network technologies.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript (preferred), HTML/CSS.

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.js or Angular.js.

• Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.

• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and design patterns.

• Experience with UI testing frameworks such as Jest, Enzyme, or Cypress.

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js), and expertise in building responsive and user-friendly UIs.

Good-to-Have Skills:

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

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

• Experience with data processing tools like Hadoop or similar.

• Experience with UI performance optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and tools for testing accessibility.

• Knowledge of data governance principles and familiarity with Great Expectations for data validation.

• Hands-on experience building data pipelines using applications like Databricks.

• Solid grasp of infrastructure as code, developing and operating programmatic pipelines for cloud services, and using automated DevSecOps frameworks to run a cloud SDLC.

• Knowledge or experience in basic DevOps support and deployment including Docker, Kubernetes, CICD, etc.

Professional Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Network+, or MCSE (preferred).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 with 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 an accommodation.