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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Cloud - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Docker Swarm, System Availability, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-cloud-chicago-il--7731e04f-8513-4a95-b8c6-c778cd01a5be ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field * Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience in an Agile environment, including time spent in technical residency programs, or master's degree with 4+ years of related experience. * Strong Computer Science fundamentals and experience with software development * Eagerness to contribute beyond experience level * Experience with Git for source control on a collaborative project * Understands Object Oriented Programming and design and building modular unit testable code * Understands the principles of designing, implementing, and maintaining highly complex asynchronous messaging and backend processing jobs * Understands the concepts of Docker Containers and container orchestration services such as Docker Swarm, ECS, and Kubernetes. * Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills * Experience working in an agile environment. PREFFERED * Experience with open-source, software development and system engineering. * Comfortable working asynchronously with a distributed team * Practical Knowledge of Linux * Practical experience and understanding of working with and developing RESTful APIs and microservices * Experience contributing to a scalable architecture/design of existing and new systems that are highly available and easy to maintain and monitor * Understanding and familiarity of Test Driven Development (TDD) * Experience working with relational datastores such as SQL Server, Postgresql, or MySql, Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Automation, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Diabetes, Diversity, Docker, FDA Requirements, Facebook, Git, Health Plan, Healthcare, High Availability, International Health, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Microservices, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Open Source, PostgreSQL, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Project Control, Quality Assurance Software, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reliability Engineering, Retirement Plan, Scalable System Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, Twitter, Writing Skills ## Description The Software Engineer, Cloud will work with a modern technology stack on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging internal and external APIs to support a large-scale system that processes billions of messages daily and serves users in over 25 countries. This role plays a key part in advancing solutions that improve the health and well-being of users worldwide. The ideal candidate brings a strong passion for software engineering, a commitment to continuous learning, and the versatility to thrive in a dynamic environment. This individual should also demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to help shape the direction of the team. In this role, the Software Engineer, Cloud will contribute to the design and development of scalable, highly available, efficient, and secure cloud-based solutions for a medical device SaaS platform. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON * Design and implement services and components utilizing Go for cloud-based platforms * Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and integrate with APIs that empower users to share and utilize their medical data in partner systems * Design and implement high-quality, scalable, and maintainable systems by developing robust, testable code and ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime * Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle for Cloud solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance collaboratively with Software Engineering * Implement systemic changes to align existing systems with current architectural goals * Create diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the internal design and workflow of solution components * Build and manage internal tooling, APIs, and production systems, driving automation across build, release, and configuration processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. * Support company initiatives and complies with regulatory requirements by FDA and other relevant global ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)