Sr. Software Engineer

Abbott • Madison, WI

2d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer for its Cancer Diagnostics organization. The role leads the design, development, and testing of software applications, and develops, enhances, and sustains software systems in a cross-functional team environment. The engineer follows established design-control processes and good engineering practices, creates engineering specifications based on software requirements, and selects appropriate development methodologies.

This seasoned technical professional works independently to resolve most issues, makes significant project decisions, and is accountable for application quality. The role includes communicating with business stakeholders, building partnerships across teams, and mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior team members. The ideal candidate has strong Java skills and knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot for microservices; experience with Maven, Kafka, HL7, or FHIR is preferred. The position may be based in Madison, Wisconsin, or Redwood City, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in the Software Engineering discipline.
• 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/SDKs.
• Experience with agile development tools, including JIRA and Confluence repository.
• Experience with 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; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Lead the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• Develop, enhance, and sustain software systems in a cross-functional team, following design-control processes and good engineering practices.
• Create engineering specifications based on software requirements and determine appropriate development methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, investigate and fix bugs, break down complex tasks, and work independently.
• Initiate designs and lead reviews of design alternatives, problems, and solutions.
• Make significant project decisions using sound judgment and an understanding of business strategy and best practices.
• Contribute to group objectives and mentor, coach, and provide 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.
• Uphold company mission and values, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and model an inclusion mindset.
• Work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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