Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel
like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our
shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives
all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of
biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our
focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General
Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year.
As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on
the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver
innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier
lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and
science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the
opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the
Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while
transforming your career. Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead
What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital
role you will responsible for designing, developing, and
maintaining software applications and solutions that meet business
needs and ensuring the availability and performance of critical
systems and applications. This role involves working closely with
product managers, designers, and other engineers to create
high-quality, scalable software solutions and automating
operations, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents
to minimize downtime. Roles & Responsibilities: Take ownership of
complex software projects from conception to deployment Lead the
design, deployment, and maintenance of Anaplan models to support
business functions (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR) Collaborate
with business stakeholders to analyze and understand the functional
and technical requirements of applications, solutions and systems
and translate them into software architecture, design
specifications and scalable Anaplan solutions Possesses strong
rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into
working capabilities, enabling rapid proof of concepts Oversee a
team of Anaplan model builders and coordinate with external
consultants and vendors Define and enforce Anaplan modeling best
practices, governance, and data integrity standards Maintain
detailed documentation of software designs, code, and development
processes Ensure integration between Anaplan and other enterprise
systems via Global Data Hub Support change management and training
efforts to maximize user adoption Monitor platform performance and
usage metrics to ensure efficiency and scalability Develop roadmaps
and continuous improvement strategies for platform enhancements
What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our
unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek
will have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate
degree and 2 years of Computer Science, IT or related field
experience Or Masters degree and 4 years of Computer Science, IT or
related field experience Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of
Computer Science, IT or related field experience Or Associates
degree and 10 years of Computer Science, IT or related field
experience Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Computer
Science, IT or related field experience Preferred Qualifications:
Functional Skills: Must-Have Skills: Experience in implementation
and management of integrated SaaS platforms through the SDLC
Experience in business requirement gathering and converting the
requirements into technical solutions Experience with writing user
requirements and acceptance criteria in agile systems such as JIRA
Demonstrated experience in managing technology initiatives and
teams with a track record of successful innovation Experience
building, tracking, and reporting on budgets, forecasts, management
reporting, and/or business planning Familiarity with security
requirements and standard methodologies for data in transit and at
rest Success in mentoring and developing strong product analysts,
business analysts, and developers Exceptional collaboration,
communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage
collaborator relationships and build new partnerships Good-to-Have
Skills: Experience designing, building, and scaling complex Anaplan
models across multiple business domains (e.g., Finance, Supply
Chain, Technology) Strong background in transforming business
processes and data flows across systems, including integrating
planning platforms with source systems (e.g., ERP, data lakes)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or other
programming languages Experience working with data architecture,
ETL, or data modeling Strong understanding of cloud platforms
(e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) Professional Certifications: Anaplan
Certified Model Builder (mandatory) Anaplan Certified Solution
Architect (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 What you
can expect from us As we work to develop treatments that take care
of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal
growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our
collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the
way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S.
(excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on
several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills,
experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary,
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising
of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents,
financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or
other goals, work/life balance, and career development
opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits
package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous
company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage,
life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A
discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales
representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term
incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models,
including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply
now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or
remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or
dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized
for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we
will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient
number or select a candidate for the position. As an organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the
world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical,
committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and
live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve
patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious
disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider
all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other
basis protected by applicable law. 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. 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.
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