Senior Software Engineer

Quest Diagnostics•Lenexa, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work as part of a small, agile team to design and implement new features and technologies in a variety of different products throughout Quest Diagnostics. Deliver high-quality, high-performance code in an agile environment. Please note this is a hybrid opportunity based out of Lenexa, KS.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
8 years professional experience in software development.
Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques.
Proficiency in Enterprise .Net programming plus one or more modern programming languages such as Java.
Experience with SQL and Oracle databases is required.
Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
Experience with Web Technologies and multi-tier architecture.
Ability to multi-task
Analytical skills
Ability to follow verbal or written instructions
Thinking analytically
Using effective verbal communication
Using effective written communication
Concentrating on tasks
Making decisions
Adjusting to change
Examining/observing details
Ability to work well with people

Responsibilities

Develop key product features within existing large-scale enterprise applications and new strategic initiatives that will drive system and operational efficiencies, measure system performance, and provide "glue" for complex solutions.
Participate in the full SDLC involving design, implementation, testing, & launching.
Assist with the generation and analysis of business and functional requirements for proposed software solutions.
Participate in architectural and database design discussions as they relate to product direction.
Develop features completely including the front-end components and the backend systems.
Design and implement changes to systems that yield higher performance and resiliency while achieving lower operations overhead.
Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application, and serve as a technical lead on small to midsize complex projects.
Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
Build software solutions where the problem is not well defined.
Design and define the interaction between the other component pieces.
Consistently define and apply technologies, standards and software engineering practices, mentoring other team members.
Contribute to the focus and effectiveness of the development team; tracking issues to resolution, monitoring the effectiveness of tasks, and providing status to the team lead.
Raise long-term architecture issues within project.
Conduct design and code reviews of multiple projects.
Generate data for project planning, including task breakdown & estimation of work for a project.
Competent in developing accurate estimates & risk assessments.
Track status within the project as necessary.
Communicate team and project status to project manager and director.
May occasionally act in the Team Lead role.
Act as the designated expert for owned application area(s).
Contribute to the continued improvement of the organization's development procedures by looking for opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical
supplemental health
dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities