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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our location in Chicago, IL, currently has an opportunity for a seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer to produce scalable software solutions. You'll be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the entire software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you should be comfortable and proficient with both front-end web application development using React and back-end development using Spring Boot. You should also be a team player with excellent communication skills and great attention to detail.

We want to meet you if you're also familiar with Pair Programming agile software development technique and experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Managing the complete software development process from conception to deployment

• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design using React JS

• Develop and design RESTful services and applications using Spring Boot

• Modifying and testing changes to previously developed programs

• Write technical documentation

• Stay current and provide insight on cutting-edge software approaches, architectures, and
  vendors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

• 5+ years of experience or more in React/Angular or any other similar libraries

• 5+ years of experience with Java/SpringBoot/Node js on the backend

Preferred

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

• Strong proficiency in ES6 or TypeScript and thorough understanding of ReactJS and its
  core principles and familiarity with HTML / CSS

• Experience with React Hooks, Redux or Context

• Proficiency in React Unit Testing frameworks (e.g., React Testing Library, Jest, Enzyme,
  etc.)

• Strong understanding of integration with REST services and knowledge of RESTful
  APIs,

• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin. It includes OO Design as well as Functional Programming
  features

• Experience building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot

• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token

• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Action

• Experience building asynchronous services using Kafka or equivalent is a plus

• Experience developing in Azure cloud is a plus

• GIT experience is a plus

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical
  requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a
  head for problem-solving

• Skilled at working in tandem with a team or unsupervised as required
   

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the 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 on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)