Software Engineer II_

Irving

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS**

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

**Working at Abbott**

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 (bbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (bbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

**The Opportunity**

Our Diagnostics business currently has an opportunity for a **Software Engineer II** . This position can be based in our **Irving, TX** office. The primary function of this position is to apply engineering knowledge to develop software code, unit tests, and integration tests for a component of a feature with minimal to no supervision.

**What You’ll Work On**

+ Performs full-stack (e.g. UI, Service, Database, Hardware interfaces) implementation of one or more components in code.

+ Defines and executes unit testing and integration testing strategy for components.

+ Serves as the 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 on 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 corrections or software change requests.

+ Manages the product definition, issue tracking and design description process with input from others. Communicates with internal stakeholders on decisions that impact their team.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING**

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Associate’s degree with 8+ years of related experience.

+ Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience.

+ Master’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience.

+ Moderate experience in designing and developing complex software systems.

+ Moderate knowledge in modern programming languages such as Java or JavaScript (Server side using Rhino interpreter).

+ Moderate level of understanding of test-driven methodologies.

+ Moderate level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD).

+ Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Moderate ability to develop & design software code.

+ Moderate level understanding of design patterns.

+ Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ At least 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 & implement data-driven solutions.

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** bbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $64,000.00 – $128,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]