Software Engineer I (Backend)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The company is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer I (Backend) to design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications. The role requires strong expertise in backend microservices (Java), leveraging the Azure technology stack to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 0-2 years of backend development experience (full stack preferred) with proven ability to lead development
• Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development (GraphQL is a plus)
• Database technologies (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Testing & Tools: Unit testing (JUnit, Jest), static code analyzers
• Knowledge of AI Agents in the software development life cycle is a plus.
• Any Capstone project / internships, GPA Requirement 3.5
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (such as Python, Java or similar).
• Exposure to modern software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git/GitHub) and basic debugging or testing techniques.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.