Senior Software Engineer

MilliporeSigma; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build features for a cloud-based platform. You will join an Agile team, own services, and mentor peers while delivering reliable, scalable software.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software engineering, strong Java REST experience, and familiarity with microservices, CI/CD, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• 5+ years hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong Java experience with REST services and testing frameworks.
• Experience with microservices, CI/CD, and event-driven architectures.
• Cloud experience in GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Proficient with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and SQL basics.
• Familiar with DevOps, Agile/Scrum, and full-stack web APIs.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Spring, Spring Boot.
• Contract Testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• This is a hybrid role, onsite 3 days per week in St. Louis, MO.
• This role is part of an Agile development team building services.
• Own features and epics, ensuring high quality design, code, tests, and operations.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlog and user stories.
• Mentor teammates with code and design reviews.
• Ensure maintainable, reliable software that meets requirements.

Skills

Java

REST services

Unit testing

Microservices

CI/CD

Event-driven

Distributed systems

Cloud environments

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

SQL

GitHub

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Spring

Spring Boot

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Contract Testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

Our Digital IT team is looking to transform the digital technology engine supporting our Contract Testing portfolio. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building new features and components for our evolving platform while embracing modern principles such as microservices and event-driven architectures.

About Our Technology

The Digital and eCommerce team operates several websites and direct digital sales channels through a globally deployed, cloud-based platform that serves as a growth engine for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s Life Science business.

We provide a comprehensive catalog of products and services, enabling customers to find and purchase products and services while accessing detailed scientific information about them.

Essential Job Functions

• This is a hybrid role, onsite 3 days per week - St. Louis, MO, Spruce Street
• Work as part of an Agile development team, taking ownership of one or more services.
• Take ownership of features and epics as part of a team, ensuring excellence in design, coding, testing, and operations.
• Embrace change and foster a culture of growth and continuous learning within the team.
• Mentor team members through code and design reviews.
• Work with Product Owners to refine the backlog and break down features and epics into executable user stories.
• Maintain a high-quality software mindset, ensuring that the code you write is reliable, maintainable, and fit for purpose.
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering , or other technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on experience with Java, developing REST services and unit testing frameworks.
• Ability to develop solutions based on business requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with global teams and maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, customer-centric approach and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with microservices, CI/CD, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud environments, such as Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services.
• Familiarity with web technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; data manipulation using SQL; and version control systems such as GitHub.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and principles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with modern web APIs and full-stack frameworks.
• Experience with Java, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Contract Testing is a plus.
  
  

Pay Range for this position: $81,300 - $124,100/year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!