Sr. Software Engineer-EPIC

Abbott • Chicago, IL

4d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a seasoned professional, the Sr. Software Engineer demonstrates competence and creativity across a wide range of technical areas. The role leads the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, producing expert design concepts and effective debugging. 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 applies expertise in Epic’s data architecture and data models to design, develop, and support data integration solutions. It uses Epic Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle to enable data extraction, transformation, and delivery for business and enterprise integration needs. The role operates independently on moderately complex issues, influences project and departmental approaches, contributes to team objectives, builds partnerships, communicates project plans and status, and supports Abbott’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

The posting identifies the location as United States of America: Remote and also says the position can be based in Abbott’s Madison, Wisconsin, or Redwood City, California office. Travel is not required. The position requires authorization to work in the country where the work will be performed; Abbott cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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.
• Demonstrated experience with Epic’s data model and architecture, including a strong understanding of Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle, their underlying data structures, and data extraction processes.
• Proficiency in SQL, including analyzing and troubleshooting data within Epic environments.
• Experience developing, reading, debugging, and maintaining MUMPS/Cache ObjectScript.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing applications that access or use cloud-based frameworks, such as Azure or Amazon AWS Services/SDKs.
• Experience with Agile development tools, including tools such as JIRA and Confluence repository.
• Experience developing and supporting custom APIs and system integrations.
• Current or previously held Epic certification or accreditation in a relevant application or technical area, such as Beaker, Clarity, or Caboodle.
• Currently authorized to work in the country where the work will be performed on a full- or part-time basis; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• 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 Maven.
• Experience using Kafka or other queuing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support data integration solutions using Epic’s data architecture and underlying data models.
• Use Epic Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle to support efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery for business and enterprise integration needs.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex issues in major software applications, break down tasks, investigate and fix bugs, and work independently.
• Initiate designs that influence the department’s delivery and approach; lead reviews of design alternatives, problems, and solutions.
• Make significant project decisions using sound judgment, business strategy, and best practices, with minimal instruction in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Contribute to group objectives and collaborate effectively with others.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Build partnerships with peers, subject-matter experts, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Communicate clear and concise project plans, designs, and status updates.
• Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Lead the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and be accountable for application quality.

Benefits

• 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.
• Career development with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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