Software Engineer

Quest Diagnostics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company is seeking a Software Engineer in Tampa, Florida. This role involves creating effective, testable code and contributes to the full product development lifecycle. Candidates should have between 1 to 3 years of experience, particularly in Java web applications, and be proficient in developing APIs. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, engaging in robust development practices and system design.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with Java server-side web applications.
• Knowledge of Java frameworks and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Create new functionalities and redesign existing systems.
• Engage in test-driven, iterative development.
• Develop internal and external APIs.

Skills

Java web application development

REST/SOAP API development

Object-oriented programming

Adaptability to new technologies

Knowledge of Java frameworks

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is looking for a Software Engineer to create well-designed, effective, testable, and specification-compliant code and carry out the entire product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create new functionalities and redesign certain aspects of an already-existing system.
• Engage in prototyping, reviews, and test-driven, iterative development with a development team.
• Create and write middle- and back-end code in an organized and effective manner.
• Implement scalable and robust services.
• Develop external and internal APIs.
• Develop and run unit and performance tests to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Review and debug code.
• Develops documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clean code to explain and show solutions.
• Determines and designs system specifications, standards, and programming to prepare and install solutions.

Requirements

• Between 1 and 3 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience developing server-side web applications in Java
• Experience developing Java Web Services with public API (e.g. REST, SOAP)
• Proficient in object-oriented development
• Able to effectively and quickly adopt new technology
• Knowledge of Java frameworks, architecture, and design patterns