Sr. Software Development Engineer - Java (Remote)

BioLegend, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a talented Back-End Software Engineer to join their Signals Software Team. You'll focus on designing robust cloud-based applications, enhancing user engagement, and working with cutting-edge technologies. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong Java background and a passion for collaborative development in an Agile environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Parental Benefits

Compassionate Care Leave

401k with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Experience with Java programming for 5+ years.
• 2+ years of building Web Services with a focus on RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct thorough testing.
• Develop secure, high-performance services and interfaces.

Skills

Java

Web Services

RESTful APIs

Performance Optimization

Collaborative Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

CI/CD practices (Jenkins, GitHub)

Job description

We are seeking a talented Back-End Software Engineer (Java, Vert.x) to join our Signals Software Team and help develop our next-generation cloud-based notebook application. In this role, you will be focused on the back-end design and development, transforming marketing requirements into an intuitive and powerful application tailored for the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, specifications, and implement new features.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, ensuring thorough testing.

• Develop and maintain secure, high-performance interfaces and services.

• Enhance and expand the functionality of Signals Notebook, adding features that drive user engagement.

• Work with cloud-based services and technologies to optimize scalability and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• 5+ years of experience with Java programming.

• 2+ years of experience building Web Services and RESTful APIs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Experience with Reactive Programming (specifically with Vert.x).

• Exposure to CI/CD practices (Jenkins, GitHub).

• Experience with JDBC in transactional applications, preferably using PostgreSQL or any relational database management system.

• Strong understanding of performance optimization for database queries and inserts/updates.

• In-depth experience with structured software development methodologies, including design, development, and testing in Agile environments.

• Strong teamwork orientation and the ability to foster collaboration across teams.

• Excellent work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, and a commitment to delivering quality results.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.

• Experience in life sciences or related fields is a plus.

If you’re excited to make an impact and grow in a collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you!

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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