Advanced Software Engineer

The Advanced Software Engineer is responsible for the delivery and improvement of in-house software applications (primarily Oracle Forms & Reports and PL/SQL) including integration with primarily Oracle database platforms. Performs coding debugging testing and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle.

• Codes tests and documents new systems or enhancements to existing systems and prepares the appropriate documentation. 
• Applies the principles of software engineering to the design development maintenance testing and evaluation of computer software. 
• Executes full software development life cycle (SDLC). 
• Develops flowcharts layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions. 
• Writes well-designed testable code. 
• Provides implementation and post-implementation support of business software solutions by programming and/or configuring enhancements to new or packaged-based systems and applications. 
• Produces specifications and determines operational feasibility. 
• Integrates software components into a fully functional software system. 
• Develops software verification plans and quality assurance procedures. 
• Tests data and performs system testing. 
• Performs quality assurance on applicable functionality. 
• Documents and maintains software functionality. 
• Troubleshoots debugs and upgrades existing systems. 
• Collects and documents user feedback. 
• Assists with training of users in operating procedures for application. 
• Complies with project plans and industry standards. 
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Computer Engineering or related discipline  OR equivalent combination of education and experience (below)
• 4-7 years of related experience 
• Laboratory Experience: 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred 
• Understanding of software engineering principles frameworks and technologies 
• 1 years of experience with web technologies (including HTML JavaScript CSS) 
• 3 years of experience with design maintenance and 
• development with SQL / relational databases 
• 3 years of experience building client-server applications web applications back-end services and/or APIs 
• Expertise in at least one compiled language (Java C C# etc.) 
• Expertise in at least one interpreted language (JavaScript Python 
• PowerShell etc.) 
• Understanding of software engineering principles frameworks and technologies 
• Prior experience directly gathering and analyzing end user requirements 
• Predictive analytics experience preferred
• Experience creating automated scripts and software (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• IT Architect Certification or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) or Certified Application Developer or Oracle Application Express Developer Certified Expert (Oracle APEX) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and/or Project Management professional (PMP) certification Preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Software development specifically using one or more of the following if joining the Microsoft-centric squad: .NET C# Xamarin Angular WPF WinForms Entity Framework Relation DB Transaction processing
• Software development specifically using one or more of the following if joining the Oracle-centric squad: Oracle Forms & Reports (v11 or higher) Oracle Database (v11g or higher includes stored procedures triggers and other db objects) PL/SQL Linux Shell scripting Transaction processing
• Software development in a team environment using MS Azure DevOps
• Internal/external client support
• Troubleshoot problems and solving bugs
• Software design patterns
• Data encapsulation
• Object Oriented Design
• Functional programming
• Unit Testing
• Data structures 
• Linux/Unix and/or Windows operating systems
• Interconnect hardware and software (e.g. PLCs using actuators and scales)
• Python
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment.
• Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and as individual contributor
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly focused attention to detail
• Maintenance of legacy systems
• Oracle-centric squad: Oracle APEX
• Oracle-centric squad: LIMS development preferably Seedpak LIMS
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Longer hours evenings and/or weekend work will be necessary frequently as job duties demand

Travel

• Occasional travel required (10-15%)

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health:  Medical dental and vision insurance company-paid life accident and long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation sick company holidays) flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Wellness and philanthropic
• Salary: Range for this position is $77300-$100000/year USD (based on experience)

The application deadline for this position is April 1 2026.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time