Sr. Software Engineer

Azenta Inc.At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job TitleSr. Software Engineer

Job Description

How You’ll Add Value

The Sr. Software Engineer provides leadership and expertise for the development of current and future applications. This includes further development as well as internal and external customer service and support.

The Sr. Software Engineer will be expected to participate with members of the development/testing team providing leadership and guidance. In addition, it is expected that a Sr. Software Engineer will participate in meetings with management as a resource for the department. The Sr. Software Engineer is expected to maintain a safe work environment and ensure strict adherence to all company policies and procedures. They are expected to continuously develop process improvements and work with all aspects of the business to ensure we are meeting their demands.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, implement and maintain business applications.
• Adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by identifying, prioritizing and executing tasks.
• Investigate problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions or guide other members of the engineering team.
• Assist with software requirements and documentation.
• Performance testing of functionality and data integrity.
• Anticipate application issues and implement preventive measures.
• Document development and operational issues for future reference.
• Ensure high performance output for internal and external clients.
• Management of migration and implementation schedules of applications into production.
• Participate in development groups with colleagues and third-party development vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality about systems software being developed or utilized.

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Proficient with selected programming languages, including Ruby and JavaScript (ExtJS).
• Proficient with Ruby on Rails
• Proficient working in an Amazon AWS hosting environment
  • Including containerization, DevOps and cloud architecture
• Proficient with relational PostgreSQL databases
• Proficient using automated unit testing frameworks
• Proficient with software design patterns
• Be able to automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Be able to review and debug code
• Proficient with Linux/Debian based operating systems
• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field.
  • With a degree, 3-6 years of software development experience.
  • Without a degree, 6-10 years of software development experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with laboratory information systems, and biobanking software
• Exposure to any of the following: HL7, ASTM, bioinformatics, life sciences
• Specific experience with Limfinity a plus

EOE  M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [email protected] for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.