Software Engineer III

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop genetic products and provide production support, with a focus on system analysis, coding, and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform system analysis, assess risk, provide time estimations, and develop technical design and implementation strategies
• Write code and unit tests for Natera’s custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other software components
• Conduct code reviews and collaborate closely with developers, quality engineers, and product managers across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure quality
• Debug and perform root cause analysis for product defects and issues, as well as production support
• Partner with product owners and users to define requirements, transforming them into reliable, extensible, and operations-friendly features
• Create and maintain comprehensive software specifications based on defined requirements
• Complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current status on all Natera training requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in both server-side (back-end) and front-end development for complex n-tier systems
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Recent, hands-on experience with Java, preferably using open-source frameworks such as Spring
• Mid-level front-end experience with React is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience working with and developing REST APIs
• Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, experience using frameworks like Hibernate/JPA, and expertise in SQL
• Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting
• A solution- and improvement-oriented mindset with proactivity in troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness and ability to rapidly learn new practices, languages, and subject matter
• Excellent understanding of core software engineering principles: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID, etc
• Experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Gitlab) and familiarity with branching strategies
• Experience with message brokers/queues (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS SQS) is a plus
• Experience with JSP and Javascript is preferred
• Familiarity with software life cycle management tools (e.g., Jira)
• Ability to work effectively with people across multiple time zones
• Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus
• Experience with various AI tools is a strong plus