Engineer, Software III - Epic

# Engineer Software III - Epic Quest Diagnostics

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## Job Overview

• Category: Technology
• Location: Secaucus, New Jersey
• Job Function: Information Technology
• Job Family: Software Engineering
• Shift: Day
• Employee Type: Regular Full-Time
• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days WFH)
• Pay Range: $136,000 - $157,000 / year

### Available Locations This position can be based in one of the following locations:

• Secaucus, NJ
• Schaumburg, IL
• Tampa, FL
• Dallas, TX

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## Job Description In this role as Software Engineer III, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of scalable web applications bridging the gap between back-end logic and front-end user experience. You will work with a modern tech stack primarily focused on Java and ReactJS. We are a forward-thinking team that values efficiency and innovation. We specifically look for developers who embrace modern tools including AI-assisted development to deliver high-quality code and accelerate the development lifecycle.

### Responsibilities

• Develop key product features within existing large-scale enterprise applications and new strategic initiatives that will drive system and operational efficiencies.
• Measure system performance and provide "glue" for complex solutions.
• Participate in the full SDLC involving design, implementation, testing, & launching.
• Assist with the generation and analysis of business and functional requirements for proposed software solutions.
• Participate in architectural and database design discussions as they relate to product direction.
• Develop features completely, including the front-end components and the backend systems.
• Design and implement changes to systems that yield higher performance and resiliency while achieving lower operations overhead.
• Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application and serve as a technical lead on small to midsize complex projects.
• Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
• Build software solutions where the problem is not well defined. Design and define the interaction between the other component pieces.
• Consistently define and apply technology standards and software engineering practices, mentoring other team members.
• Contribute to the focus and effectiveness of the development team: tracking issues to resolution, monitoring the effectiveness of tasks, and providing status to the team lead.
• Raise long-term architecture issues within projects.
• Conduct design and code reviews of multiple projects.
• Generate data for project planning, including task breakdown & estimation of work for a project. Competent in developing accurate estimates & risk assessments.
• Track status within the project as necessary.
• Communicate team and project status to project manager and director.
• May occasionally act in the Team Lead role.
• Act as the designated expert for owned application areas.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of the organizations development procedures by looking for opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.

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## Qualifications

### Required Work Experience

• 7 years professional experience in software development.
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques.

### Skills

• Proficiency in Enterprise Java programming plus one or more modern programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to work well with people and be both highly motivated and motivating.
• Experience in development of distributed, scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
• Expertise in UI technologies like ReactJS and Angular.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Web Technologies: RESTful services and multi-tier architectures.
• Experience working with Agile development methodology and tools (Jira, Confluence).

### Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

### Preferred Work Experience

• AI-enhanced development leveraging AI-based development tools such as Github Copilot.

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## Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to multi-task.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Thinking analytically.
• Communication using effective verbal and written communication.
• Handling stress & emotions.
• Concentrating on tasks.
• Making decisions.
• Adjusting to change.
• Examining/observing details.
• Sitting for long periods at a time.

Reference ID: LI-JS155187

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## Additional Information

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