Amgen is hiring for the position of Platform Engineering Associate – Tech Platform in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This role is part of Amgen’s enterprise technology organization and focuses on supporting platform engineering capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and reliable digital infrastructure across the company. The position is suitable for early-career technology professionals who want to build expertise in platform engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise DevOps environments.
Job Details
- Company: Amgen
- Position: Platform Engineering Associate – Tech Platform
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Experience Level: Entry Level / Early Career
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical fields
Role Overview
The Platform Engineering Associate – Tech Platform role at Amgen focuses on supporting enterprise technology platforms that enable application development, cloud infrastructure, and digital operations across the organization. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to maintain and enhance internal platforms that support development, deployment, and operational management of applications.
Engineers in this role contribute to building reliable platform services, improving automation, and ensuring that systems operate efficiently within secure and scalable environments. The position provides exposure to modern DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering frameworks used in large global organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Engineering Support
- Assist in building and maintaining internal technology platforms
- Support development teams by providing platform services and tools
- Contribute to improvements in platform performance and scalability
Infrastructure and Automation
- Support infrastructure automation and platform configuration
- Assist with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- Contribute to improving system reliability and operational efficiency
Monitoring and System Reliability
- Monitor platform health, performance, and system stability
- Identify issues and assist in troubleshooting platform-related problems
- Support implementation of monitoring and logging tools
Collaboration and Engineering Practices
- Work with global engineering teams and platform architects
- Participate in design discussions and engineering reviews
- Follow platform engineering standards and best practices
Required Skills
Candidates applying for this role should ideally demonstrate:
- Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or similar
- Understanding of Linux systems and operating environments
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and analyze system behavior
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Understanding of automation frameworks or infrastructure-as-code tools
Who Should Apply
This role is suitable for:
- Fresh graduates interested in platform engineering and cloud infrastructure
- Candidates with academic or internship experience in DevOps, cloud, or system engineering
- Engineers interested in building scalable enterprise platforms
- Professionals looking to grow in platform engineering, SRE, or DevOps careers
Career Growth Opportunities
Starting as a Platform Engineering Associate at Amgen can lead to several career paths such as:
- Platform Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- Technical Platform Architect
Employees gain experience working with enterprise systems and modern engineering practices, which supports long-term career development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Amgen’s official careers portal. Review the job description carefully, confirm eligibility requirements, and submit an updated resume highlighting relevant technical skills and project experience.
