Sr. Software Engineer

Abbott • Chicago, IL

8d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Remote

About The Position

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics is seeking a seasoned software engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of software applications. The role calls for creativity and competence across a broad range of technical areas, including developing expert design concepts and debugging applications.

The engineer will resolve most issues with minimal oversight, communicate with business stakeholders, make key team decisions, and be accountable for application quality. The role also includes mentoring junior team members, building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting Abbott’s Quality Management System. The position is listed as remote in the United States; the description also identifies Madison, Wisconsin, and Redwood City, California, office locations as possible bases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 4 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/SDKs.
• Experience with Agile development tools, including JIRA and Confluence repository.
• Knowledge or experience with 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 is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• 5 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

• Design, develop, and test software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• 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, and lead reviews of design alternatives, problems, and solutions.
• Make 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.

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 a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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