[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.ResponsibilitiesApplication Development Cycle - Show fundamental knowledge of application development cycleQuality - Follow established coding and unit testing standards. Submit code for review and deliver quality, unit test code.Participate in peer code reviewsRemote Work Proficiency - Be highly available and responsive on chat during Eastern time work hours. Be on time for meetings. Use camera when askedInteractions 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 necessarySecurity - Show fundamental knowledge and the ability to learn secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocolsDesign - Follow established design patterns and has awareness of back-end design and user experience standards. Responsible for individual components of designTroubleshooting - Show the ability to resolve basic issues and offer input on issue resolutionIntegration - Responsible for less complex components of integration within a moduleDocumentation - Create basic technical documentationProject Management - Has ownership in success of projects. Responsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within projectCommunication - 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 projectsSelf-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 behaviorsSoftware Solutions - Develop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designsPerforms other duties as assignedPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviorsTypically has familiarity with the work through education or practical experienceExperience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverable Experience in developing on cross-functional systemsDeep knowledge of programming. Basic understanding of the SDLCHighly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment Proficient in both oral and written communicationSkillsC#REST / Web APIMicrosoft StackShow fundamental knowledge of application development cycleFollow established coding and unit testing standardsSubmit code for review and deliver quality, unit test codeParticipate in peer code reviewsBe highly available and responsive on chat during Eastern time work hoursBe on time for meetingsUse camera when askedSuccessfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approachWorks in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group effortsShows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessaryShow fundamental knowledge and the ability to learn secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocolsFollow established design patterns and has awareness of back-end design and user experience standardsResponsible for individual components of designShow the ability to resolve basic issues and offer input on issue resolutionResponsible for less complex components of integration within a moduleCreate basic technical documentationHas ownership in success of projectsResponsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within projectResponsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactionsResponsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scopeSeeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviorsDevelop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designsTypically has familiarity with the work through education or practical experienceExperience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverableExperience in developing on cross-functional systemsDeep knowledge of programmingBasic understanding of the SDLCHighly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectationsAbility to work independently and in a team-based environmentProficient in both oral and written communicationYAML knowledge (bonus)SAFe certification or training (bonus)Scrum certification or experience (bonus)Current or past UPMC employee or contractorBenefitsThis opportunity offers an excellent total rewards package and opportunity for growthCompany OverviewUPMC 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 SponsorshipUPMC 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.