Specialist, Software Engineering, Full-Stack

Job Description The Opportunity Join a global biopharma company with a 130-year legacy and mission to achieve new milestones in healthcare. Be part of a technology-driven, data-led organization supporting a diversified portfolio of medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Work alongside passionate teams that use data, analytics, and insights to drive decisions and tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats. Our Technology Centers are globally distributed hubs that enable our digital transformation and business outcomes across IT. They bring together diverse teams to collaborate, share best practices, and deliver solutions that save and improve lives. This role is based at our Hyderabad Tech Center and follows a hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of the Hyderabad office. Role Overview As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions across the UI, API, data, and cloud layers that meet business and user needs. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and delivery leads to translate functional and non-functional needs into high-quality solutions, working both independently as well as part of a global team. Responsibilities Develop and maintain complex full-stack applications and software configurations in collaboration with global cross-functional teams Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern web technologies (e.g., React/Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript/Python) Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using technologies such as Node.js/Express or equivalent Design test cases and test scripts independently, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting test outcomes Ensure quality through automated and manual testing, code reviews, and participation in design and requirements discussions Build, deploy, and operate applications on cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure and/or GCP), following cloud-native best practices Use DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring/observability) for versioning, deployment, and release automation Leverage modern developer productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools) to improve coding efficiency and quality Apply secure development practices, including API security, authentication/authorization, and data protection Gather requirements and design lifecycle practices and automation for secure, well-engineered systems and microservices Follow Digital SDLC practices, ensuring appropriate documentation, compliance, and governance across all development phases (design, build, test, deploy) Participate in Agile delivery processes using tools such as Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, status tracking, and cross-team collaboration Demonstrate awareness of AI capabilities and apply AI-assisted tools responsibly to enhance development productivity and solution quality Contribute to product planning, execution, and delivery within a matrix organization Support performance optimization and scalability improvements across applications Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field 3–7 years of hands-on experience working in full-stack development Proficiency in at least one major stack (TypeScript/Node/React, Java, Python, or .NET) Knowledge of web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, HTTP, REST APIs Familiarity with SQL and relational database design (plus practical query optimization) Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS and/or Azure and/or GCP) and cloud-native concepts (e.g., microservices, containerization, managed services) Experience with DevOps practices (Git, infrastructure as code, observability, CI/CD) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools such as Jira or equivalent Awareness of AI-assisted developer tools or emerging AI capabilities in software engineering Strong problem-solving skills with a product and customer-centric mindset Preferred Cloud-native, AWS/GCP certified Familiarity with secure coding and compliance practices Basic understanding of Digital SDLC or regulated development lifecycle practices (e.g., documentation, testing, compliance requirements) Foundational awareness of AI/GenAI concepts, including prompt engineering basics, RAG patterns, or usage of AI-assisted tools within the software development lifecycle. #HYDIT2025 Required Skills: Application Engineering, Application Modernization, Availability Management, Capacity Management, Change Controls, Configuration Management (CM), Design Applications, Engineering Design, Engineering Software, Incident Management, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, IT Service Management (ITSM), Project Engineering, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Industry, Solution Architecture, System Administration, System Designs Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search 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. 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