Engineer II, Software

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Software Engineer II for Leica Biosystems is responsible for pragmatically applying good software engineering principles during feature definition, design, development, integration, verification and release. You will work in all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to deliver enhancements and fixes for medical device infrastructure and applications, whilst meeting applicable regulatory requirements.

Location: This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager and is part of the R&D Software Engineering Team located in MOUNT WAVERLEY, Melbourne and will be an ON-SITE role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in all Scrum events to transform the product backlog into working software increments.

• Specify and design solutions for user stories to ensure customer value is delivered.

• Develop and refactor code, debug, unit test and perform code reviews in accordance with team standards.

• Participate in verification activities, including: defining test strategies, tools, mocks, reviewing test cases, developing automated tests, and manual test definition and execution. Maintain product quality by raising, assessing and fixing defects.

• Author and review technical documentation, including but not limited to: specifications, design documents, risk assessments, configuration management plans, release notes, release records, etc.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Software Engineering or Computer Science degree with 4+ years of full SDLC experience.

• Hands-on experience with automated testing

• Experience with relevant software development technologies, including: C#, .Net/.Net Core, C++; UI technologies: WPF, HTML5; Communication technologies: WCF, REST, Message Bus. HTTPs; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server, Azure PaaS, Azure IaaS and Linux; Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and ORMs; Source Control (Git)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience working with medical device software development standards, particularly IEC 62304, or a background in a regulated engineering environment (e.g. Aerospace, automotive etc.).

• Experience with UI technologies (WPF) & Communication technologies (WCF, REST)

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices and technologies

At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. This position requires you to be onsite in which you will work full-time at the Company location identified above

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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