Advanced Software Engineer

Job ID: 51687Company: STERIS CorporationLocation: Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptCategory: EngineeringIndustry: ""Posted Date: 2026-09-04Position SummaryJoin the Digital Workflow Solutions business as an Advanced Software Engineer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise software solutions that support Digital Workflow Solutions products and services. You will partner with Product Management, Architecture, Verification, and Operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions for STERIS Customers. The Advanced Software Engineer will work independently on complex technical problems, contribute to solution design and technical decision-making, and provide mentoring and guidance to other engineers. You will support modernization initiatives, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement of software quality, performance, and operational reliability. SPM Workflow Solution and Surgical Asset Tracking Software | STERISThis is position reports into a Software Product Development team, not IT. Experience developing Commercial Software used by Corporations is required. ** This is a remote role. Qualified candidates must currently live in the Continental U.S. Preference will be given to individuals living in Eastern and Central Time zones. What You'll Do as an Advanced Software EngineerCollaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements, evaluate technical approaches, and contribute to project planning and execution. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and maintains secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions in accordance with corporate development standards and best practices. Refines and evolves software designs based on system architecture, business requirements, customer feedback, and product roadmap priorities. Creates and maintains technical documentation including software requirements, design specifications, interface definitions, deployment procedures, and verification artifacts. Develops effort estimates and contributes to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities. Develops and executes unit, integration, automated, and system-level tests to ensure software quality and reliability. Participates in design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical assessments to improve solution quality and maintainability. Investigates software defects, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions for development, test, and production environments. Contributes to continuous integration, continuous deployment, observability, performance optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.Mentors and provides technical guidance to software engineers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and engineering best practices.The Experience, Skills and Abilities NeededRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.10+ years of professional software development experience.8+ experience with C#, .NET, SQL Server, and modern software development principles.Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and distributed software solutions. Experience with source control systems such as Git and modern DevOps practices. Experience with Agile development methodologies. Experience supporting production systems and participating in troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.Preferred: Master's Degree preferred.Experience developing, deploying, or supporting cloud-based applications using Azure or AWS preferred. Experience working in healthcare, medical device, regulated, or quality-managed software environments. Experience supporting cloud modernization or application transformation initiatives. Experience integrating enterprise applications using APIs, messaging, or third-party interfaces. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a strong engineering culture.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software quality practices preferred. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies preferred. Role is listed as remote with a preference for the candidate to reside in EST or CST zones.Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity practices.Other: Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, security principles, and performance optimization. Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.What STERIS OffersWe value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.Here is a brief overview of what we offer: Market Competitive PayExtensive Paid Time Off and (9) added HolidaysExcellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision BenefitsLong/Short Term Disability Coverage401(k) with a company matchMaternity and Paternity LeaveAdditional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement and continued education programsExcellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career#LI-KK1Pay range for this opportunity is $105,400.00 - $136,400.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS BenefitsOpen until position is filled.STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .If you need assistance completing the application process, please call View phone number on us.fitly.work. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. 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