Job Description

Job Title : Specialist, Software Engineering

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

We are investing in ourselves to change the way our company develops and harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence. If you are eager to spearhead groundbreaking technologies that will make a meaningful impact on people\'s lives within a world-renowned pharmaceutical company, then look no further, we have the perfect role for you!The Software Engineer will redefine what is possible and unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence in applications. Reporting to the Director of Engineering in HyperAutomation & AI within our Chief Technology Office, this position is responsible for designing, building, and integrating AI into production systems to ensure seamless operation for our company. The ideal candidate is a tenacious problem solver with the keen ability to move with urgency to create sustainable solutions.Join our team as we pioneer innovative solutions that redefine the boundaries of pharmaceutical advancements on a global scale.Key Responsibilities:

• Software development on backend and frontend (Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript / node.js + React framework)

• Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering.

• Working with DevSecOps tools for deploying and versioning code.

• Deploy solutions on the cloud with CI/CD integration.

• Deliver enterprise AI projects, products, and platforms with a focus on scalability and reusability.

• Work on technical pilots and feasibility studies of new opportunities to create value and transitioning successful pilots to scalable production implementations.

• Develop integrations with other applications and services.

• Develop unit tests of the application both positive and negative cases.

• Application release and second level support

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in software engineering technologies.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies with the team to execute on prioritized projects and features.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers, to understand requirements and deliver AI-driven solutions.

Education:

• Candidates are evaluated case-by-case but appreciate qualifications in quantitative, scientific and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Physics, and Bioinformatics.

Requirements:

• 2+ years hands-on coding and software design experience building robust and scalable software using Python, SQL, REST, JavaScript, TypeScript / node.js + React framework

• Experience in building data intensive applications in a modern technology stack: Cloud services (AWS, Azure), data pipelines, SQL/No-SQL databases (graph databases is a plus)

• Familiar with class design, class architecture, and maintaining applications

• Familiar building and consuming web-based APIs

• Familiar with CI/CD environments and test-driven development leveraging a Version Control system including different branching strategies

• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.

• Familiar with developing unit testing and different testing strategies such as performance testing.

• Understanding of System Integration patterns.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an Agile Methodology

• Familiar in fields related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

• Knowledge of Generative AI solutions and applications

• Experience working with AWS Cloud

• Experience with building, deploying, and managing docker images.

What we look for\xe2\x80\xa6Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us \xe2\x80\x94 and start making your impact today.We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Required Skills: Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, Cloud Based Services, DevOps, JavaScript, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Designs, TypeScriptPreferred Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, C Sharp (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Design, Structured Query Language (SQL)Job Posting End Date: 08/16/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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