Software Engineer, Language - REMOTE

Abbott; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. You will mentor peers, make technical decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

The role requires deep Java expertise, RESTful web services, and strong database and ORM knowledge, with opportunities to work from Madison, WI or Redwood City, CA in a dynamic, innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with Java as a core language and RESTful services.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and ORM frameworks (JPA/Hibernate).
• Experience designing cloud-based apps (Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with agile development tools and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver high-quality software, ensure reliability, and influence project decisions.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Databases

ORM

Cloud platforms

OO programming

Agile tools

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering

Tools

SQL/DB tools

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. This role requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to create high-quality software solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure application reliability. You will make key technical decisions, communicate effectively with business stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and take ownership of software quality while working with minimal supervision.

As part of a cross-functional Software Engineering team, you will develop, enhance, and sustain software systems by following established design control processes and engineering best practices.

This position can be based in our Madison, WI or Redwood City, CA office location.

Troubleshoot issues and problems of medium complexity for major software applications; 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.

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.

Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering

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, Entities 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; Applicants must be currently authorized to work in 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.

5+ years of experience in the Software Engineering discipline

~ Experience using Java as a core language

~ Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

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No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

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