Senior Software Engineer

Location: Shawnee Mission

Work as part of a small, agile team to design and implement new features and technologies in a variety of different products throughout Quest Diagnostics.  Deliver high-quality, high-performance code in an agile environment.

* Please note this is a hybrid opportunity which can be based out of Lenexa, KS;
Secaucus, NJ & Schaumburg, IL.  Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for WellnesshealthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Required

Work Experience:

5 years professional experience in software development. Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques. Knowledge:  Proficiency in Enterprise .Net programming plus one or more modern programming languages.

Experience with SQL databases is required.

Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.

Experience with Web Technologies and multi-tier architecture.

Skills:

Ability to multi-task  Analytical skills  Ability to follow verbal or written instructions  Thinking analytically Using effective verbal communication  Using effective written communication  Concentrating on tasks  Making decisions Adjusting to change  Examining/observing details Ability to work well with people #LI-RM1

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 technologies, 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 project. 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.…