Senior Software Engineer

Engineer III, Software

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Company Information:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, increasing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Position Summary:

This role involves working in the Digital Commerce Platforms group to develop and implement enterprise initiatives and technical projects for Fisher Scientific and Thermo Fisher Scientific ecommerce websites.

As a senior software engineer, you will be responsible for: Designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications, participating in architecture and code reviews, helping to prioritize features and bug fixes, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams at Thermofisher, leading in the pursuit and delivery of the best possible product.

Job Functions:

• Define and develop verifiable requirements and software designs.
• Develop technical documentation for software architecture, design, and verification plans.
• Define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited or fault-tolerant systems.
• Participate in all aspects of software development, systems integration, test execution, issue resolution, and reviews.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with software, hardware, and test engineers across the team.

Essential Experience/Skills:

• Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering scalable applications.
• Advanced programming expertise in front-end and full-stack technologies including Node.js and React.
• Strong experience in Python and Java, with hands-on exposure to modern development frameworks and backend services.
• Practical experience leveraging AI/ML tools and platforms, including:
• GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted code generation and productivity enhancement
• Enterprise ChatGPT for solution design, debugging, documentation, and workflow optimization
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts including supervised learning, model evaluation, prompt engineering, and AI-driven automation use cases
• Clear conceptual understanding of AI/ML principles, including model lifecycle, data handling considerations, and responsible AI usage in enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on elastic cloud platforms such as Kubernetes and AWS EC2.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, quickly learn new technologies, navigate ambiguity, and consistently deliver results.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and time management skills; passionate about leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly express ideas within teams and across cross-functional departments.
• Ability to step up during critical situations, including tight deadlines and production incidents.
• Flexible to support overlapping work hours when required and participate in onshore calls.
• Regular day-to-day responsibilities do not involve travel.

Experience Level

Senior Level