Sr Systems Specialist
About The Position
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Systems Specialist to build and develop software components and services according to specifications. The role involves writing clean, efficient, maintainable code; testing and debugging software to ensure functionality and optimize performance; providing technical support and responding promptly to user requests; and developing a thorough understanding of the product to contribute effectively. The specialist is expected to honor commitments and deliver high-quality work. The position is fully remote on the East Coast. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification; a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered equivalent in some cases.
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 5+ years.
- Experience with Django for backend development, React for frontend development, and Vite as a build tool.
- Hands-on experience with Java.
- Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, organization, and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and solid editorial/proofreading skills.
- Competency with Microsoft Office software.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to train and coach others.
- Advanced knowledge of system template or report development.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python and JavaScript.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop software components and services according to specifications.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Test and debug code to ensure functionality and optimize performance.
- Provide technical support and address user requests promptly.
- Understand the product thoroughly and contribute effectively.
- Honor commitments and deliver high-quality work.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
