Associate Software Engineer - C# / .NET

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Location

This Associate Software Engineer position can be based either in Irving, TX or Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL.

Main Purpose of Role

We are looking for a full-time Associate Software Engineer with knowledge of C#/.NET. As a part of the team, you will be responsible for coding and testing applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for developing and maintaining applications in an enterprise architecture environment within .NET framework using C#.
• Responsible for design and documentation of complex technology solutions.
• Responsible for enhancing applications based on business requirements using approved technologies and coding standards.
• Liaises with technical lead to arrive at implementation decision choices.
• Assist with work estimations based on requirements and technical designs.
• Perform code reviews, and help maintain code quality, performance, and application responsiveness.
• Work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 0-2 years of related experience or associate degree with a minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Detailed understanding of software application development using object-oriented analysis and design.
• Detail understanding with design patterns, C#, and C++.
• Detailed understanding of database design and development.
• Experience with UML object-oriented design notation.
• Ability to change software code in pre-existing functions following defined guidelines.
• Ability to follow defined guidelines to add or change unit tests to cover the code produced.
• Ability to develop, build, test, and debug code.
• Ability to perform functional testing of the code produced.
• Capable of understanding existing product software designs.
• Capable of contributing to design review and documentation.
• Follows defined software development lifecycle procedures and Abbott's quality system procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.
• May be required to travel occasionally within the U.S (United States) or abroad as required per project assignment.
• Ability to work in an IVD regulated software environment for computer-controlled instrumentation.

Preferred

• Experience with software desktop application development using Microsoft .NET technology with Microsoft stack.
• Experience with UI (User Interface) design and development using Windows WPF/XAML.
• Experience with MS-SQL databases, Query performance evaluation.
• Experience using Entity Framework.
• Software development in a team environment using Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Atlassian suite - Bamboo, JIRA, Bitbucket and confluence.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

The salary for this role is between:

N/A

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

IACC Immunoassay and Clinical Chemistry

LOCATION:

United States > Irving : LC-02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Abbott Park : AP01

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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