Senior Software Engineer

Company: The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionWho is USP?The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work-an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.Brief Job OverviewUSP has a great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer who will partner to design, develop and implement robust software solutions to support our eCommerce initiatives and merchandising goals. The Senior Software Engineer uses structured analysis and design methodologies to perform full life cycle development for USP applications ranging in complexity.How will YOU create impact here at USP?In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.The Senior Software Engineer has the following responsibilities:

• Provides technical support to our e-commerce (B2B) platform and its integrations.
• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends, and refactors substantially complex programs/scripts and application integrations as technical lead.
• Investigates escalated, non-routine and high-impact incidents to responsible service owners and seeks resolution.
• Leads assessment, analysis, planning and design of release packages, including assessment of risk. Liaises with business and technology teams on release scheduling and communication of progress. Ensures release processes and procedures are applied and releases can be rolled back as needed.
• Performs design, development, testing, code review and post-production support activities for applications based upon the specific needs of USP.
• Supports technical design, development and implementation of enhancements and integrations of e-commerce (B2B) platform.
• Designs and develops storefront, mapping, catalogs and widgets for the eCommerce (B2B) platform.
• Creates integrations using module related APIs, web services to/from the eCommerce (B2B) platform.
• Performs data integration from external systems (using REST APIs, JSON scripts) to load product details, catalogs, pricing, and others as needed.
• Collaborates with team to provide technical solutions to support long-term technology strategy.
• Performs technical analysis for the requirements and provides detailed technical documentation of the desired system changes.
• Reviews and develops application customizations, extensions and modifications of existing systems to maintain interdependency of the functionality.
• Tracks, troubleshoots and repairs the eCommerce (B2B) platform issues.
• Provides production support, enhancements and ongoing maintenance for custom programs with USP internal systems and third-party vendors.
• Coordinates work efforts with USP's database application team for changes and system performance issues.
• Performs functionality testing for deployment of upgrades to keep application release level current.
• Supports innovative ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to users.
• Proactively works through service requests with vendor support as needed.Who is USP Looking For?The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field.
  • Overall 8 years of experience with eCommerce and Integrations with external systems.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with eCommerce and Boomi and/or Mulesoft.
  • Experience with Oracle Commerce Cloud OSF framework including developing front-end components using ReactJS, NodeJS, and CSS.
  • Experience in Java and UI development such as: React, Java/ J2EE, Java Script framework (Knockout/react/Angular), Bootstrap, jQuery, node.js, HTML/CSS, AJAX, HTML5.
  • Experience with Web services, such as (SOAP/REST/XML/JSON).
  • Oracle Commerce Cloud experience in development system, system configuration, testing and documentation of Commerce solutions for both web and mobile applications.
  • Experience performing system-to-system integrations and interfacing with Oracle ERP and Integration Platforms.
  • Experience in Oracle database 12c or higher with SQL and/or PL/SQL.Additional Desired Preferences
    • Experience with build and source control processes and tools (Ant, Maven, GIT, Bitbucket, Subversion, code branching).
    • Experience with code Refactoring and Profiling System integration via web services, RESTful services.
    • Knowledge and integration experience with server-side communication using Ajax and JSON.
    • Skilled problem-solver, Collaborator and detail oriented.
    • Experience with participating in mid-size development projects.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and identify technical risks, present solutions within the team.
    • Knowledge of managing search setting and SEO will be a plus.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone, this is an individual contributor role.BenefitsUSP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.CompensationBase Salary Range: USD $110,500.00 - $144,000.00 annually.Target Annual Bonus: Varies based on level of role.Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate's skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Job Category Information TechnologyJob Type Full-Time
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