Careers at ThermoFisher Scientific

Essential Functions:

• Lead responsibility for the Java back end design, development and implementation of web based data analysis, data visualization, reporting, and case management software
• Responsible for initial design and development of new software and/or extensive software revisions. Define technical requirements and create user-stories, wire-frames, interactive prototypes, and detailed user interface specifications and software.
• Represent the team in cross-organizational development forums as well as customer requirements gathering and software validation and training sessions
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to understand complex problems and resolve them efficiently, Use prior knowledge and experience to provide functional and technical support and leadership to colleagues
• Participate in training and orienting new software engineers as they join the team

Minimum Qualifications (must have)

• 5+ years experience in Java/J2EE development
• 5+ years experience in Web Application Development using MVC architecture
• Expert knowledge in database applications (Postgres/MySQL/Oracle)
• Extensive experience in Java application development frameworks and technologies: Apache tomcat, Spring, Hibernate and JSON/XML/Ajax
• Experience with open-source technologies including SOA/REST, Big Data, etc. will be strong plus
• Ability to develop and guide a test driven development approach using frameworks like JUnit
• Experience using Agile software development methodologies
• Has experience, instincts, and enthusiasm around testing and testability
• Is authentic, transparent and leads by example, holding self and others accountable. Inspires, motivates and collaborates with others
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions. Is willing to ask difficult questions and take risks. Greets challenge and change as opportunity
• Experience working with geographically distributed team
• A highly motivated fast learner who can self-start and “figure out what needs figuring out”
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively document artifacts and processes then explain them to others
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or equivalently technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)

• Experience with building applications using genomic or biomedical data
• Experience with cloud based application development