Principal Software Engineer

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The Position

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. seeks a Principal Software Engineer in its Santa Clara, California location.

As key member of a team of software engineers, apply knowledge of design principles and practices in the implementation of complex, enterprise-scale software systems. Write high-quality software that will perform at scale, and be supportable and extensible. Perform full-stack development, including databases, services, and user interfaces, and build applications using Java, Spring, and Javascript. Perform design and development service engineering using Github code management. Responsible for maintaining quality and performance of enterprise-scale web applications that are built, deployed, and supported in the Amazon Web Services cloud. Ensure the software stack integrates with the company’s existing continuous integration pipeline. Responsible for design concept generation, participating in and leading design reviews for components or features, development and testing of the core software stack, and reliability testing. Review code submissions and application design outlines. Provide technical leadership for a medium- to large-sized team with limited or no guidance from management or senior teammates. Provide technical leadership and mentor other developers. Apply solid understanding of the business domain and the interaction with other domains to help shape technical requirements and solutions; advocate for the domain and influence the architecture and directions of the product design. Execute tasks using Agile methodologies and skills, especially Scrum. Position eligible for telecommuting up to 3 days per week.

Education and experience required: Master’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems, and 8 years of experience in job offered or related software engineering position.

Special Requirements: Employer requires 3 years of experience with each of the following:

• Programming languages including Java
• Tools including Maven and Hibernate
• Spring and Docker
• Gitlab or Github
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Agile Development
• Service Application Programming Interface (API) development

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $283,442 to $306,800 per year. Actual pay within the range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits ([https://roche.ehr.com/default.ashx?CLASSNAME=splash>)

Worksite: 2881 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, California, 95050, United States

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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