[Remote] Software Engineer - Associate

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UPMC is hiring two Software Engineer-Associates to join their Application Engineer team. The role involves contributing to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by completing projects and tasks while adhering to quality measures under the guidance of senior team members. Responsibilities Application Development Cycle - Show fundamental knowledge of application development cycle Quality - Follow established coding and unit testing standards. Submit code for review and deliver quality, unit test code.Participate in peer code reviews Remote Work Proficiency - Be highly available and responsive on chat during Eastern time work hours. Be on time for meetings. Use camera when asked Interactions with Others - Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach. Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts. Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary Security - Show fundamental knowledge and the ability to learn secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocols Design - Follow established design patterns and has awareness of back-end design and user experience standards. Responsible for individual components of design Troubleshooting - Show the ability to resolve basic issues and offer input on issue resolution Integration - Responsible for less complex components of integration within a module Documentation - Create basic technical documentation Project Management - Has ownership in success of projects. Responsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within project Communication - Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions to build relationships and accomplish day to day work and projects Self-Development - Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope to stay up to date with industry and organizational trends. Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors Software Solutions - Develop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designs Performs other duties as assigned Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors Typically has familiarity with the work through education or practical experience Experience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverable Experience in developing on cross-functional systems Deep knowledge of programming. Basic understanding of the SDLC Highly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment Proficient in both oral and written communication Skills C# REST / Web API Microsoft Stack Show fundamental knowledge of application development cycle Follow established coding and unit testing standards Submit code for review and deliver quality, unit test code Participate in peer code reviews Be highly available and responsive on chat during Eastern time work hours Be on time for meetings Use camera when asked Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary Show fundamental knowledge and the ability to learn secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocols Follow established design patterns and has awareness of back-end design and user experience standards Responsible for individual components of design Show the ability to resolve basic issues and offer input on issue resolution Responsible for less complex components of integration within a module Create basic technical documentation Has ownership in success of projects Responsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within project Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors Develop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designs Typically has familiarity with the work through education or practical experience Experience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverable Experience in developing on cross-functional systems Deep knowledge of programming Basic understanding of the SDLC Highly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment Proficient in both oral and written communication YAML knowledge (bonus) SAFe certification or training (bonus) Scrum certification or experience (bonus) Current or past UPMC employee or contractor Benefits This opportunity offers an excellent total rewards package and opportunity for growth Company Overview UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered It was founded in 1893, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.upmc.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship UPMC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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