Associate Staff Software Engineer

Abbott • Pleasanton, CA

7d • $100,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Staff Software Engineer role focuses on building and evolving Full Stack cloud native applications running on Microsoft Azure. The platform is a mission critical SaaS healthcare system, designed for scale, security, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6+ years of backend development experience (full stack preferred) with proven ability to lead development in the following areas:
• Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development (GraphQL is a plus)
• Database technologies (Postgres preferred)
• Building cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles (Azure Cloud preferred)
• Experience with Azure PaaS services: Messaging/Service Bus, NoSQL DB/CosmosDB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, Identity Manager
• Knowledge of AI Agents in the software development life cycle is a plus.
• Frontend Skills (Preferred): Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, State management (NgRx), functional programming, charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid), Nx build system and developer productivity tools
• Testing & Tools: Unit testing (JUnit, Jest), static code analyzers, load testing tools (JMeter, Lighthouse) – a plus, understanding of CI/CD pipelines – a plus
• Strong knowledge of component-based architecture, security, performance optimization, design patterns, reusability, and standardization.
• Experience with visual modeling/design, multi-threading, formal software development methodologies, and source code management.
• Familiarity with regulated medical software development – a plus.
• Hands-on experience with iterative development processes (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency in unit and integration-level testing and automated testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction across organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• GraphQL is a plus
• Knowledge of AI Agents in the software development life cycle is a plus.
• Frontend Skills (Preferred): Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, State management (NgRx), functional programming, charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid), Nx build system and developer productivity tools
• Testing & Tools: Unit testing (JUnit, Jest), static code analyzers, load testing tools (JMeter, Lighthouse) – a plus, understanding of CI/CD pipelines – a plus
• Familiarity with regulated medical software development – a plus.
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, and implement microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (GraphQL is a plus).
• Build cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles on Azure Cloud.
• Work with Azure PaaS services such as Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity Manager.
• Build responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Implement state management using NgRx and work with charting/grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid).
• Write unit tests using JUnit and Jest; apply static code analysis tools.
• Conduct load testing using tools like JMeter and Lighthouse.
• Ensure security, performance, and adherence to design patterns and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level