Staff Software Engineer

Abbott • Chicago, IL

2d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Remote

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate 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, creating expert design concepts and effective debugging approaches. The engineer resolves most issues with minimal oversight, communicates effectively with business stakeholders, mentors junior team members, makes key team decisions, is accountable for application quality, and maintains high productivity.

The position may be based in Abbott’s Madison, Wisconsin, or Redwood City, California office locations. The posting also lists the job location as the United States, remote. The role may require working nights and/or weekends as needed. 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 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.
• Experience with one or more of C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, or Google Web Toolkit.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the country where the job will be performed; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is unavailable.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 7 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

• Lead the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• Apply knowledge of complex programs and initiatives, including specialized techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot medium-complexity issues in major software applications; break down complex tasks, investigate and fix bugs, and work independently.
• Initiate designs that influence departmental delivery and approach, 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.
• Uphold company mission and values, including accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with company Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Model inclusive behaviors and an inclusion mindset.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities 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