Senior Specialist - Software Engineering (Full Stack Developer)

Job Description

Senior Specialist - Software Engineering (Full Stack Developer)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT teams across locations to deliver high-quality software components
• Investigate and resolve production issues, working closely with global teams to maintain a stable production environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new software features
• Coordinate technical discussions and activities with global and offshore teams
• Write production-quality code that meets high standards of efficiency, reliability, and maintainability
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD) and engage in pair programming
• Work on front-end/UI technologies, visualization frameworks, and ensure a seamless user experience
• Utilize Agile methodologies for project management
• Use tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, QualityCenter, etc., for effective project execution
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject
• Good hands-on experience in NodeJS, ReactJS, JavaScript/Typescript with the usage of Redux
• (specifically for projects focused on backend and integration)
• Experience with designing & developing micro-services-based frameworks with NodeJS and using serverless Cloud Services
• Knowledge of AWS SDK and exposure to working with AWS services
• Experience in building modern applications leveraging cloud services, especially AWS (DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, ECS, Redshift, SQS, EventBridge)
• Experience in developing applications leveraging microservices, containers, serverless
• frameworks, and event-driven architecture
• Experience in front-end/UI technologies, Visualization frameworks
• Working experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and at least another programming language like Python
• Familiar with Secure DevOps practices, automated build processes, container deployment, CloudFormation, and scripting with Terraform
  
  

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Required Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Based Services, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, DevOps, GitHub, Node.js, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date

09/30/2025

• A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
  
  

Requisition ID R307364