Principal Java Full Stack Engineer

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Java Full Stack Software Engineer to lead advanced software development projects and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a subject matter expert with strong technical abilities, capable of designing system-level solutions, evaluating technologies, and guiding the development of innovative products.

· Technical Leadership:

o Design, conduct, and lead advanced software projects from concept to completion.

o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

o Serve as a subject matter expert in Java full stack development and related technologies.

o Leads root cause investigations on high-complexity or high-severity issues.

· System-Level Design:

o Perform system-level architecture and design for point-of-care instruments.

o Ensure alignment with product definitions and functional requirements.

· Technology Evaluation:

o Evaluate and select major subsystems, frameworks, and components for instrument and software products.

o Recommend multiple solutions to complex technical challenges.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration:

o Communicate effectively with cross-functional management to coordinate design and support activities.

o Lead design reviews, document decisions, and resolve technical issues.

· Team Development:

o Contribute to the professional growth of team members through coaching and feedback.

Required Qualifications

· Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

o Master’s degree preferred.

· Experience:

o Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in software engineering with strong expertise in Java full stack development.

o At least 1 year of experience leading moderate to complex engineering teams.

o Proven track record in system-level design and technology selection.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in medical devices or point-of-care instruments.

· Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance in software development.

· Intermediate to moderate understanding of Linux Operating system.

· Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends.

· Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue).

· Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and cloud technologies.

· Familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering principles and integration with hardware systems.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.