Engineer II, Software

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Job Description

Join our team at Thermo Fisher, where we work together to cure cancer using genomic data.

Skilled in all stages of software development, from requirements to customer support. Enthusiastic about building top-tier solutions, embracing challenges in a dynamic setting.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, coordinate, and maintain databases, data transformation, data visualization, reporting, and medical information systems and platforms
• Responsible for initial design and development of new software and/or extensive software revisions. Define technical requirements and build high-level architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems/platforms
• Represent the team in cross-organizational development forums, as well as customer requirements gathering and software validation, and training sessions
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to understand complex problems and resolve them efficiently. Use prior knowledge and experience to provide functional and technical support and leadership to colleagues
• Participate in training and orienting new software engineers as they join the team.

• Enthusiastic about building world-class software solutions that improve lives.
• Significant understanding of object-oriented design and programming
• Experience in developing multi-tier, scalable, and browser-based applications. Preference given to candidates with experience in cloud-based applications using AWS.
• 3 to 5 years of solid hands-on experience with Java (primary language), JavaScript/Angular.
• Experience in developing Java/JEE-based web applications based on micro-services architecture (using Spring Boot, REST APIs).
• Hands-on knowledge of user interface frameworks such as Angular and jQuery is required. REST API, JavaScript, HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Data modeling, design, and database programming using a variety of relational (Postgres, MySQL). Data integration, data analysis, data mining, and ETL technologies are a plus.
• Significant experience using Agile software development methodologies
• Values simplicity in software architecture, design, and practices, driving high-quality feature development with outstanding performance.
• Anticipates needs and problems while crafting solutions. Is willing to ask difficult questions and take risks. Greets challenge and change as an opportunity.
• A highly motivated, fast learner who can self-start and figure out what needs to be done
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively detail artifacts and processes, then explain them to others.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent technical fields.

• Experience in the Life Sciences domain, especially genetic analysis applications
• Experience with Amazon Web Services or other leading cloud deployment platforms and services
• Experience using Agile Scrum development processes