Staff Software Engineer - Pleasanton, CA / Sunnyvale, CA

Abbott Laboratories

Pleasanton (CA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 228,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Career development

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build and evolve full-stack, cloud-native SaaS applications on Microsoft Azure. You will architect microservices, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, scalable delivery of healthcare software.

The role emphasizes leadership in Java/Spring Boot, Azure PaaS, and frontend tech like Angular/NgRx, with a focus on performance, design patterns, and Agile collaboration.

Qualifications

10+ years of backend development experience with ability to lead development in Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development
Experience building cloud-native SaaS applications on Azure Cloud and using Azure PaaS services
Knowledge of frontend basics (Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS) and state management (NgRx)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing tools (JUnit, Jest)

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (GraphQL is a plus)
Build cloud-native SaaS applications on Azure following well-architected principles
Work with Azure PaaS services (Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, Identity Manager)
Create responsive UI with Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
Implement NgRx state management and utilize charting/grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid)
Write unit tests with JUnit and Jest; apply static code analysis
Conduct load testing with JMeter and Lighthouse
Mentor junior engineers and drive architectural decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Skills

Java 11+

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API

GraphQL

Azure Cloud

PostgreSQL

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML

NgRx

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Service Bus

Cosmos DB

Blob Storage

Redis Cache

Identity Manager

JUnit

Jest

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 your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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 a 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 recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Staff Software Engineer role focuses on building and evolving full-stack, cloud-native applications running on Microsoft Azure. The platform is a mission-critical SaaS healthcare system designed for scalability, security, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Work On

Architect, design, and implement microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (GraphQL is a plus).
Build cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles on Azure Cloud.
Work with Azure PaaS services such as Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity Manager.
Build responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
Implement state management using NgRx and work with charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid).
Write unit tests using JUnit and Jest and apply static code analysis tools.
Conduct load testing using tools such as JMeter and Lighthouse.
Ensure security, performance, and adherence to design patterns and best practices.
Mentor junior engineers and drive architectural decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).

Required Qualifications

10+ years of backend development experience (full-stack experience preferred), with a proven ability to lead development in the following areas:
- Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development (GraphQL is a plus)
- Database technologies (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Building cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles (Azure Cloud preferred)
- Azure PaaS services, including Messaging/Service Bus, NoSQL databases/Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity Manager
Knowledge of AI agents within the software development lifecycle is a plus.
Frontend skills (preferred):
- Angular
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- CSS
- HTML
- State management (NgRx)
- Functional programming
- Charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid)
- Nx build system and developer productivity tools
Testing and tools:
- Unit testing (JUnit, Jest)
- Static code analyzers
- Load testing tools (JMeter, Lighthouse) preferred
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines is a plus

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of component-based architecture, security, performance optimization, design patterns, reusability, and standardization.
Experience with visual modeling and design, multithreading, formal software development methodologies, and source code management.
Familiarity with regulated medical software development is a plus.
Hands-on experience with iterative development processes, including Scrum and Kanban.
Proficiency in unit, integration, and automated testing methodologies.

Soft Skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Ability to travel approximately 10%.
Consistent and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications