The Software Engineer III, on the Enterprise Systems Engineering team, is responsible for building and supporting software applications in use by FMI; in particular, our Salesforce platform and associated components. The technical products developed help doctors match patients to more advanced treatment options. This role completes design, development, unit testing, code reviews, and generates technical documentation and, as such, the incumbent has a high-level understanding of the codebase and is self-sufficient in at least one domain of FMI's architecture. The Software Engineer III makes well-reasoned decisions and trade-offs, is able to work in other parts of the codebase with guidance, and as an experienced practitioner, provides guidance to lower level Software Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
Customize and extend the Salesforce platform as designated by business need.
Schedule cross-functional meetings with project managers, end users and other internal and external stakeholders at pre-set intervals to gather information for requirements.
Define and document architecture, design requirements, functional requirements, and formal technical specifications based upon information provided.
Write, test, and refactor code that is:
Reusable
Testable
Efficient
Clean
Well commented.
Maintain efforts for product or platform to be:
Cloud-native
Resilient
Secure
Scalable.
Ensure code adheres to patterns and any established standards.
Integrate and deploy code using provisioning tools, release tools, and continuous Integration CI/Continuous Delivery CD pipeline.
Debug highly complex problems escalated by other team members.
Engineer installation qualifications and operational qualifications.
Project Delivery:
Provide end-to-end responsibility on projects of increasing complexity.
Perform testing of code and work prior to implementation.
Help define and participate in software development processes that leverages best practice and supports continuous product delivery.
Participate in and conduct regular peer design and code reviews.
Conform to coding conventions and all aspects of the software development life cycle.
Deliver contributions in an Agile approach and leveraging Agile methodology.
Manage delivery expectations.
Collaboration:
Design initiatives that ensure applications integrate seamlessly with other programs in-use at FMI, including Customer Relationship Management tools, Medical Reporting systems, Billing systems and the Laboratory Information Management System.
Participate in, and periodically lead, scrum ceremonies.
Provide software engineering expertise and support to the business per business needs.
Other:
Generally provide fully independent contributions.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ Years of professional software engineering experience OR 9+ years of professional software engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Software Engineering, Programming, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
Salesforce Technology Certifications (Apex Controllers, Triggers, Batch APEX, Visualforce, SOQL, SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce programmatic solutions)
5+ years of software engineering experience
3+ year(s) of experience extending Salesforce and Apex
Expertise in Salesforce Lightning experience
Experience managing and building integrations with Salesforce and 3rd-party APIs with the Salesforce platform. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce SOAP API, REST API, and BULK API Force.com APIs, Webhooks and Web Services
Extensive development experience using Visual Force, Apex controllers, Triggers, Batch Apex, and other programmatic solutions on the Salesforce platform
Experience with REST API development and Writing unit tests
Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS
Understanding of Agile software delivery
Experience writing code for cross-browser compatibility
Demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining one's own workflow
Ability to work under regulated environment
Ability to use source control effectively like GitHub
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
Strong interpersonal skills that include excellent skill in collaboration and problem solving with other departments and colleagues
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Excellent presentation skills and basic knowledge of presentation software
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
Ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks
Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies and work environment
Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data
Commitment to FMI values: Patients, Innovation, Collaboration, and Passion
Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.
Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)