Software Engineer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary

A Software Engineer is a highly skilled software developer who is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. They work as part of a development team and are involved in every aspect of the software development life cycle, from concept to delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Work as part of Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test world-class distributed cloud software that powers our industry-leading DNA sequencing and information systems
• Develop and maintain Java / C# based web application and microservices
• Show a passion for leading-edge software development practices
• Display a passion for clean code, loose coupling, and clean architectures
• Be a result-oriented hyper-collaborator: leading joint design sessions, pair programming, design and code reviews, etc.
• Practice software engineering principles such as agile methodologies, scrum and continuous integration
  
  

Position Requirements

• Full Stack Developers who are proficient in both frontend and backend coding
• Demonstrated strong ability to design, develop, and maintain object-oriented multi-threaded . C# or Java applications
• Building and consuming REST APIs
• Experience in Angular Typescript, Javascript
• RDBMS such as AWS-RDS, PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Message Queues (AWS-SQS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ or similar)
• Automated testing / unit testing concepts and tools
• Able to write robust and performant code that meets product requirements while being lean, maintainable, unit tested, and easy to understand
• An individual who strives not to excel in only specific programming language but to excel in software architecture and design.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter mentality with excellent communication skills
• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be team-oriented, motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for technology
• Proficient with source control management repositories (GIT, SVN)
• Experience in CI/CD
• Familiar with Agile methodologies
• Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
  

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Experience in biotech and bioinformatics is a plus
• Collaborative experience in a multi-national scrum team is a plus
• BS or MS in Computer Science preferred
• 1-3 years software development experience.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome.
  
  

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.