Software Engineer

Job description

2964034
City

Barrington; Chicago
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Digital
Function

Digital Technology
Country

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Illinois
Postal Code

60010-3076
Role Summary/Purpose

GE Healthcare Digital is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a number of exciting projects that will have a positive impact on GE’s business.
Essential Responsibilities

You will be responsible for programming a feature and or a small feature set. You will contribute to the team and work with direction from the Senior Team Members or management but work independently.

In this role you will:

·  Develop high performing, scaling and innovative applications in a fast paced and agile development environment

·  Collaborate with system engineers and senior software developers to implement solutions that are aligned with and extend shared platforms and solutions

·  Work with Product Owners to understand product requirements & implement features/solutions per requirements and engineering best practices

·  Apply principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and Testing Techniques

·  Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project

·  Understand software performance and reliability parameters, assess application parameters, and design software to meet aggressive performance targets

·  Design and build strong testing infrastructure to improve testing coverage and the overall reliability of the product
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

·  A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Software Engineering OR Master’s degree

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. GE may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa now or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills.

·  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

·  Must be willing to work out of an office located in Barrington until November of 2017 and thereafter, in Chicago, IL
Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

·  Experience in modern software development, including: microservices, full stack development, dev ops, containerizing, etc.

·  Experience developing C++ software (MFC a plus). Working knowledge of Java software, preferably Java Server, Spring, or web development. Experience developing micro services a plus.

·  Experience working on software projects in a team setting, involving multiple tiers / interacting components. Experience in Healthcare domain a plus.

·  Experience with database tools and SQL programming

·  Experience with test automation technologies (e.g., nunit, gtest, junit, jbehave) & modern tooling (e.g., FxCop, Coverity, SonarQube)

Business Acumen:

·  Have a solid understanding of or experience in the Agile software development methodology

·  Have the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks

·  Have the ability to make basic technology choices based on experience

·  Demonstrate awareness about competitors and industry

Leadership:

·  Has the ability to take ownership of small tasks and deliver without supervision while using their discretion to seek help when necessary

·  Voices opinions and presents clear rationale. Uses data or factual evidence to influence

·  Recognizes collaborative behavior and participates in collaborative activities

·  Learns organization vision statement and decision making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision

Personal Attributes:

·  Demonstrate the ability to help team members

·  Seeks to understand problems thoroughly before implementing solutions. Asks questions to clarify requirements when ambiguities are present

·  Identifies opportunities for innovation and offers new ideas. Takes the initiative to experiment with new
software frameworks

·  Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources

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About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

How to Apply
To be considered for a future position, please submit your resume/CV via the GE Careers website http://www.gesoftware.com/careers/

Equal Employment Opportunity
GE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.