Sr. Software Engineering

At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first We re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Sr Software Engineering Level R2 Post Internal External Come build the next generation of Software Engineering so we can reach and support more patients digitally Lilly s mission is to develop and maintain software products that meet the needs and requirements of both our internal and external customers This typically involves a combination of activities such as gathering and analyzing user requirements designing and implementing software solutions testing and debugging code and maintaining and improving the performance and reliability of the software over time The goal of software engineering at Lilly is to create high-quality reliable and effective software utilizing cutting edge methodologies and integrations to solve Lilly s real-world problems and provide value to our customers Key Responsibilities Backend Development Develop and maintain scalable high-performance server-side applications using Node js and frameworks such as Express js or Hapi js Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support frontend systems and external service integrations Implement real-time communication features using WebSockets Optimize backend services for scalability performance and security Design and manage data storage with MongoDB PostgreSQL or similar databases Apply asynchronous programming event-driven architecture and non-blocking I O for efficient backend operations Write clean maintainable code and perform regular refactoring and debugging tasks Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth integration and API consumption Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Develop cloud-native microservices and serverless applications using platforms like AWS Azure or GCP Build and maintain CI CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployment and release automation Understand deployment strategies and support infrastructure integration for full-stack applications Frontend Development Supportive Implement and maintain user-facing features using React js Angular or Vue js Integrate frontend components with APIs and ensure compatibility across devices and browsers Participate in frontend defect resolution and cross-functional development efforts Collaboration and Support Work with product managers designers and engineers across disciplines to define design and ship features Participate in code reviews contributing backend expertise and ensuring best practices are followed Support production systems by monitoring logs resolving incidents and troubleshooting issues across layers Required Skills Backend Experience with backend programming in Java Python and Node js backend frameworks like Express JS Hapi JS etc Strong understanding of API design REST GraphQL and real-time data flow using WebSockets Proficient in MongoDB PostgreSQL or similar databases including schema design and query optimization Experience with asynchronous programming event-driven systems and performance tuning Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure preferably in AWS Azure or GCP Hands-on experience implementing CI CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or equivalent tools Familiarity with containerization and deployment workflows General Engineering Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across backend systems Solid understanding of software engineering principles SDLC and Agile methodologies Ability to write clear maintainable and well-documented code Frontend Support Proficient in JavaScript ES6 TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 Experience with one modern frontend framework React js Angular or Vue js Understanding of integrating frontend UIs with backend APIs Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of accessibility best practices and WCAG 2 2 standards Experience with design systems like Material UI or Ant Design Familiarity with Core Web Vitals and frontend performance optimization techniques Hands-on experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility Experience with frontend testing tools such as Jest React Testing Library Cypress or Playwright Familiarity with modern frontend build tools like Webpack Vite Babel and ESLint Exposure to GraphQL server implementations Experience with monorepo tools like Nx Turborepo Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities AI-Enhanced Development Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate development workflows improve code quality and reduce boilerplate Demonstrate proficiency in prompt engineering to effectively guide AI tools in generating optimal and context-aware code solutions Use AI-assisted pair programming to support rapid prototyping test case generation and debugging Stay informed about the evolving landscape of AI-powered development tools and integrate best practices into day-to-day engineering work Encourage and mentor team members on responsible and secure use of AI in the software development lifecycle Soft Skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across backend frontend DevOps and product teams A high degree of intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning Basic Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field 5 years of professional software development experience Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly please complete the 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