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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000 - $125,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Iterative and Incremental Development, Java Web Services, Spring Framework, Object-Oriented Software Development, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Web Applications, Code Comments
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/software-engineer-509972317

## About the Role

* Between 1 and 3 years of experience in software engineering
 * Experience developing server-side web applications in Java
 * Experience developing Java Web Services with public API (e.g. REST, SOAP)
 * Proficient in object-oriented development
 * Able to effectively and quickly adopt new technology
 * Knowledge of Java frameworks, architecture, and design patterns
 * Good communication skills

## Description

* Create new functionalities and redesign certain aspects of an already-existing system.
 * Engage in prototyping, reviews, and test-driven, iterative development with a development team.
 * Create and write middle- and back-end code in an organized and effective manner.
 * Implement scalable and robust services.
 * Develop external and internal APIs.
 * Develop and run unit and performance tests to ensure scalability and reliability.
 * Review and debug code.
 * Develops documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clean code to explain and show solutions.
 * Determines and designs system specifications, standards, and programming to prepare and install solutions.