Senior Software Engineer
Company: Merck & Co, Inc
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionNew hires in office-based roles in the U.S. &
Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to
demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or
qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination
requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the
operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in
roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration
with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing
commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully
vaccinated as a condition of employment.Our IT team operates as a
business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that
enable new organizational capabilities. We partner internationally
to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more
productive and enable innovation.The Scientific Data Consumption
Product Line (SDC) provides a combination of technology,
infrastructure, software and personnel to support large scale
scientific data consumption and computing comprising of the
Scientific Data Platform, Modeling and Machine Learning Platforms,
High Performance Computing (HPC) workflows, and "experience"
products such as visualization, modeling workbenches, and analytics
development environments.The Scientific Software Engineer is
responsible for the design and development of software products in
the Modeling and Simulation (M) Products Group of the Scientific
Data Consumption Product Line.The M Products consist of the
Modeling Platform, the Machine Learning Platform, and "experience"
products delivering broad scientific modeling and machine learning
capabilities. Tasks include gathering and reviewing technical
requirements, design and development of code, and working with
vendor partners to deliver products serving multiple business
groups.This senior technical role requires knowledge and skill in
both computer science and life sciences research to delivering
solutions supporting pharmaceutical research.A thorough
comprehension of data consumption approaches and platforms across a
broad range of research activities is essential. The position will
require a high degree of familiarity and comfort working with the
research organization.Primary tasks:Partner with the Scientific
Data Consumption Product Leads, Technical and Squad Leads to drive
Business value through development and delivery of data and
modeling software productsPartner with scientists to design
scientific data and modeling products and integrations with
commercial platforms such Databricks and SagemakerEducation
Minimum:B.Sc. or higher in scientific domain or computer
sciencesPrerequisites:Minimum of 3 years in developing enterprise
grade applicationsExpertise in developing, debugging and tuning
software application built on traditional stacks (Java, Spring,
Tomcat, etc.) and Cloud services in particular Amazon Web
ServicesWorked in Database products (SQL Server, Oracle,
Redshift)Expertise in building complex, highly available and
scalable enterprise web applicationsWorked with Web Services and
RESTful APIsProficiency in LINUX operating systemsAbility to
architect, engineer, optimize and maintain software solutions to
solve complex scientific problemsDemonstrated ability to clearly
convey technical and non-technical information verbally and in
writingDemonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of
professionals globallyPreferred:Relevant work in information
technology support of the life sciences/pharmaceutical
industryKnowledge of Machine Learning platforms and approaches
(e.g. Databricks or Sagemaker)Thorough comprehension of
technologies in comprehension of data scienceHave used data driven
methods to analyze and solve business problemsHas worked with Agile
methodologies and principles to drive development workAbility to
present demos to usersUI development experience with HTML, AJAX,
Javascript/JQuery and similar technologiesKnowledge of development
on High Performance Computing systemMindsetPassionate in driving
continuous improvement to improve delivery efficiency and
practicesDrive to deliver reusable and configurable solutions to
enable the product line visionKeen interest in cloud and evolving
technologies to help design, architect and build better solutions
for our CompanyPassionate about modern data management, consumption
and modelling capabilities and productsOur Support Functions
deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our
workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support
Functions include Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology,
Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we
are ... We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey,
USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For
more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing
forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most
challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the
forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and
advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten
people and animals around the world.What we look for ... Imagine
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-and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR
INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job
Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this
policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of
service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If
you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not
yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within
the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary
Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no
longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in
more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition
Advisor.Residents of Colorado Click here to request this role's pay
range.Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply
HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to
inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process
that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you
need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. For
more information about personal rights under Equal Employment
Opportunity, visit: EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO
Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination 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's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are
an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive
and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read
Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:No relocationVISA
Sponsorship:No Travel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work
Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous
Material(s):Number of Openings: 1Requisition ID:R167660
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