Senior Associate Salesforce Developer

Career CategoryInformation SystemsJob DescriptionJoin our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces™ ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201–500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture.  We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology.  This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more.  Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.  What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.  Senior Associate Salesforce Developer At AMGEN, Technology isn’t just a support function—it’s a catalyst for discovery, transformation, and real-world impact. Here, your ideas fuel innovation that improves and saves lives of patients in dire need of our medicines. Are you ready to do meaningful work that matters?  Live What you will do As a Senior Associate Salesforce Developer you’ll work at the intersection of science, data, and innovation. You’ll collaborate with world-class experts across domains to build high-impact digital solutions that accelerate research, streamline operations, and empower better patient outcomes. [add unique selling points for the role and outputs. Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will: You will serve as Platform Developer II (Salesforce) responsible for implementing, configuring, and enhancing Salesforce applications to support Amgen’s global Medical Information initiatives. You will design, develop, and maintain solutions using Salesforce Lightning, Apex, and Visualforce, while applying Salesforce best practices in a GxP-regulated environment.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage configurations, support integrations, and ensure role-based access controls are properly applied across regions. You will also contribute to testing activities and support deployment processes to deliver high-quality solutions that align with Amgen’s business goals and compliance standards.Roles & Responsibilities:Design and implement Salesforce Lightning components (LWC) using LWR and Aura frameworks to enhance platform functionality and user experience.Configure roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-wise security and sharing settings to ensure appropriate access control across user groups.Create and customize standard and custom objects, page layouts, validation rules, record types, and formula fields to meet business requirements.Develop and maintain Apex classes, triggers, and custom controllers as needed.Design and implement integrations between Salesforce and external/internal systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware.Utilize Copado to manage source control, deployments, pipeline automation, and environment management in support of release processesApply Salesforce development best practices to ensure code reusability, maintainability, and compliance with performance and scalability standards.Collaborate with quality and validation teams to develop test scripts and execute functional and system testing in regulated environments.Troubleshoot and resolve development or configuration issues during QA, UAT, and production support cycles.Participated in design reviews, sprint planning, and code reviews, contributing to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and delivery cycles.Maintain documentation including technical design, solution architecture, and release notes for enhancements and projects.Ensure all development work adheres to GxP, CSV, and compliance requirements, including documentation traceability and audit readiness.Collaborate with business analysts, QA, validation, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable and compliant Salesforce solutions.Stay up to date with Salesforce platform releases, new features, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and platform optimization.Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The tech professional we seek is a creative problem-solver and a team player with these qualifications:  Basic Qualifications:Master’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience ORBachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience ORDiploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experiencePreferred Qualifications:BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field5+ years of experience in Salesforce development including Lightning Components, Apex, Visualforce, and platform configurationHands-on experience with Salesforce security models, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and field-level accessStrong understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, validation rules, and triggersExperience with Salesforce integrations using RESTful and SOAP web servicesFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and version control systems like GitProven experience working with Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and release managementProven ability to work in regulated (GxP/CSV) environments with strong documentation practicesStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple environmentsExperience working in Agile/Scrum teams supporting enterprise applicationsSalesforce platform certificat