Sr. Software Engineer
Abbott
Summary
As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity in a wide range of technical areas. This role will have a lead role in the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, creating expert design concepts and foolproof debugging. This role will be able to resolve most issues and problems effectively with minimal oversight, communicate effectively with business stakeholders and mentor junior team members. This role will routinely make key decisions for the team, be accountable for application quality, and be highly productive.
Job description
The Opportunity
As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity in a wide range of technical areas. This role will have a lead role in the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, creating expert design concepts and foolproof debugging. This role will be able to resolve most issues and problems effectively with minimal oversight, communicate effectively with business stakeholders and mentor junior team members. This role will routinely make key decisions for the team, be accountable for application quality, and be highly productive.
What You'll Work On
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge, skills, and understanding of practices for complex programs and initiatives demonstrating creativity and substantial understanding of specialized techniques, processes, procedures.
- Troubleshoot issues and problems of medium complexity for major software applications; break down complex tasks, make reasonable decisions, investigate and fix bugs, and operate independently.
- Initiate independent designs that impact and influence the department’s delivery and approach.
- Lead reviewing design alternatives, problems, and solutions with an eye on limiting the need for later problem solving.
- Consistently influence and make significant decisions within a project, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions based in a solid understanding of business strategy and best practices with minimal instructions for difficult or unpredictable situations.
- Contribute individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives, and work effectively with others in a group setting. This includes mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance for junior members of the team.
- Build successful internal and external partnerships with peers, SMEs, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
- Communicate clear and concise project plans/designs and status updates for a project.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- Complete knowledge and full understanding of software development design and development, and relevant domain-specific skills
- Understanding of and significant experience with object-oriented programming
- RESTful web services, Relational Databases (Postgres, SQL Server), and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate, Entity Framework)
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing apps that access and/or utilize cloud-based frameworks (e.g., Azure, Amazon AWS Services/SDKs, etc.)
- Agile development tools, including, but not limited to, JIRA, Confluence repository
- C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, Google Web Toolkit
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience in the Software Engineering discipline
- Preferred: Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR
- Preferred: Experience using Java as a core language
- Preferred: Experience using Spring Boot or Spring to support Microservices
- Preferred: Experience using Maven
- Preferred: Experience using Kafka or other queuing systems
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.