Sr. Software Engineer

Abbott • Chicago, IL

1d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Remote

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a seasoned Sr. Software Engineer for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. The role leads the design, development, and testing of software applications, creating design concepts and debugging solutions. The engineer resolves most issues with minimal oversight, communicates with business stakeholders, mentors junior team members, makes key team decisions, and is accountable for application quality and productivity.

The position is listed as remote in the United States, with Madison, Wisconsin, and Redwood City, California, also noted as possible office locations. The role supports and complies with Abbott’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and four years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of software development design and development, and relevant domain-specific skills.
• Understanding of and significant experience with object-oriented programming.
• Experience with RESTful web services, relational databases such as Postgres or SQL Server, and ORM technologies such as JPA2, Hibernate, or Entity Framework.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing applications that access or use cloud-based frameworks, such as Azure or Amazon AWS services and SDKs.
• Experience with Agile development tools, including JIRA and Confluence repository.
• Experience with one or more of C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, and Google Web Toolkit.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the country where the work will be performed; Abbott cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in the Software Engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
• Experience using Java as a core language.
• Experience using Spring Boot or Spring to support microservices.
• Experience using Maven.
• Experience using Kafka or other queuing systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical knowledge and creativity in complex programs and initiatives, applying specialized techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot medium-complexity issues in major software applications, break down tasks, investigate and fix bugs, make reasonable decisions, and work independently.
• Initiate designs that influence departmental delivery and approach; lead reviews of design alternatives, problems, and solutions to reduce later problem solving.
• Make significant project decisions, using sound judgment and business strategy and best practices to select methods and solutions, including in difficult or unpredictable situations with minimal instruction.
• Contribute to group objectives and collaborate effectively, including mentoring, coaching, and providing technical guidance to junior team members.
• Build partnerships with peers, subject-matter experts, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Communicate project plans, designs, and status updates clearly and concisely.
• Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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