Quest Diagnostics · 4 hours ago
Lead, Software Engineer
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expQuest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services. The Lead Software Engineer will work as part of an agile team to design and implement new features and technologies, while providing technical direction and oversight for development projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Oversee the work being done by other software engineers working on the team, coordinating team activities with other teams and product groups, maintaining software architecture standards
Consistently defines and applies technologies, standards and software engineering practices, mentoring other team members
Contributes in leading and directing software engineering resources to ensure timely and quality delivery of services
Responsible for mentoring junior talent as well as directing technical staff through technical challenges, tasks and projects
Develop key product features within existing large-scale enterprise applications & new strategic initiatives
Participate in the full SDLC involving design, implementation, testing, and launching
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (QA, Business Analyst, Tech Pubs, etc.) in an Agile/Scrum team environment
Assist with the generation and analysis of business and functional requirements for proposed software solutions
Participate in and sometimes lead architectural and database design discussions as they relate to product direction
Create design specifications, documentation, and unit testing plans as defined by the Agile development process
Generate data for project planning, including task breakdown and estimation of work for a project. Tracks status within the project as necessary
Delegates tasks to project team members to balance work and increase team cross-training
Raises long-term architecture issues within project
Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application, and serve as a technical lead on small to midsize complex projects
Build software solutions where the problem is not well defined. Design and define the interaction between the other component pieces
Maintain and support software solutions post-production
Implements and debugs some of the more involved/complex functionality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
5-7 years of professional experience in software development
2 – 3 years in technical leadership
Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented (OO) design patterns, distributed databases, and data modeling techniques
Proficiency in Enterprise Java programming plus one or more modern programming languages
Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications
Ability to multi-task
Analytical skills
Ability to follow verbal or written instructions
Thinking analytically
Communication
Using effective verbal communication
Using effective written communication
Handling stress & emotions
Concentrating on tasks
Making decisions
Adjusting to change
Examining/observing details
Ability to direct and motivate other technical resources
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Motivation to drive tasks to completion and take ownership of projects
Ability to work well with people and be both highly motivated and motivating
Benefits
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
HealthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
And so much more!
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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