Software Engineer II

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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 recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL location in the Core Diagnostics Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. The Software Engineer II manages the development and implementation process of company's products and services, involving departmental or cross-functional teams, in support of the delivery of new or existing products, and leveraging scientific knowledge and strength in ISO requirements. 

What You’ll Work On

• Perform full-stack (e.g., UI, Service, Database, Hardware interfaces) implementation of one or more components in code.
• Define and executes unit testing and integration testing strategy for components.
• Serves as a technical subject matter expert for one or more components. Integrates subsystem components into larger system designs and develops specifications based on customer requirements.
• Independently defines configuration parameters, interface specification and deployment strategy for one or more components.
• Defines the acceptance test criteria and testing strategy for one or more components. Performs functional and integration testing as needed.
• Ensures traceability and compliance of code implementation with software requirements. Contributes to assessment of existing designs for new or changing requirements.
• Performs fault isolation and conducts root cause investigations for basic to moderate complexity issues.
• Provides engineering effort estimates for moderate complexity defect correction or software change requests.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Work as a liaison between Regulatory, Change Control and back-end support team to resolve user issues with applicable IT solution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity and independent thought.
• Manages the product definition, issue tracking and design description process with input from others. Communicates with internal stakeholders on decisions that impact their team.
• Moderate experience in designing and developing complex software systems.
• Experience in programming languages and Agile methodologies.
• Moderate level of understanding of test-driven methodologies
• Moderate level of knowledge with continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD)
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate ability to develop and design software code.
• Moderate level understanding of design patterns.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Moderate level of ability to conduct thorough data analytics and implement data-driven solutions.
• Experience working in technologies including Oracle database, Microsoft .NET, Crystal Reports, IBM WebSphere, and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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