Desenvolvedor Salesforce Sénior
Amgen · lisbon, Lisboa · Remoto
Sobre a função
Career Category
Information SystemsJob Description
Join 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 processes
- Apply 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 OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in Salesforce development including Lightning Components, Apex, Visualforce, and platform configuration
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce security models, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and field-level access
- Strong understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, validation rules, and triggers
- Experience with Salesforce integrations using RESTful and SOAP web services
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and version control systems like Git
- Proven experience working with Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and release management
- Proven ability to work in regulated (GxP/CSV) environments with strong documentation practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple environments
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams supporting enterprise applications
- Salesforce platform certifications are a strong plus
Must-Have Skills:
- Proficient in developing custom solutions using Salesforce Lightning Components (Aura and LWC), Apex classes, and Apex triggers, including batch classes and schedulers with exception handling.
- Experience configuring standard/custom objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, roles, profiles, permission sets, and region-specific sharing and access models.
- Hands-on experience integrating Salesforce with internal and external systems using REST and SOAP APIs; familiarity with middleware for system interoperability.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines beyond Copado, contributing to efficient and traceable deployments.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot platform issues, optimize performance, and explore emerging Salesforce features for continuous improvement.
- Important: Candidate should be flexible to work in overlapping hours with the Indian time zone (starting from ~8:00 AM Portugal time) to support team collaboration and key meetings.
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Skilled in using Copado for deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, source control management, and environment management across multiple sandboxes.
- Experience participating in Agile/Scrum teams, with knowledge of sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative development workflows.
- Deep understanding of Salesforce object model, workflows, formula fields, and Apex triggers customizing and extend platform functionality.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries with an understanding of compliance and patient safety requirements.
- Proficient in contributing to and reviewing requirements specifications (RS), design specifications (DS), RTMs, and validation summary reports.
- Working knowledge of GxP and Computer System Validation (CSV) standards, with experience in maintaining traceability, test evidence, validation documentation, and version control in regulated environments.
Professional Certifications (preferred):
- Salesforce Platform Developer I (required)
- Salesforce Platform Developer II (preferred)
- Salesforce Administrator Certification (plus)
- Certified Scrum Developer or SAFe Agile (optional)
- Certified CSV or Validation Professional (optional)
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset
- Willingness to mentor junior developers and promote best practices
Thrive
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.
Work That Matters – Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide.
Modern Tech Stack – Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered.
Global Scale, Agile Mindset – Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams.
Continuous Learning – Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility.
AMGEN Total Rewards Plan – Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being.
Flexibility – Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Salary Range
38,241.50 EUR - 51,738.50 EUR