Senior Software Engineer - Walkersville, MD

Senior Software Engineer - Walkersville, MD

Location: This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office, the typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this remote position is expected to range between $100,000 to $160,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with senior collaborators to understand business goals and translate them into clear technical requirements.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of applications that meet both functional and performance needs.

• Architect and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable code using technologies such as C#, .NET, Blazor, WPF, ASP.NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, and SQL Server.

• Apply Visual Studio 2022 and modern development tools to build interactive, user-friendly GUIs and real-time data acquisition/control systems.

• Implement and handle serial port communication and data transfer processes within software applications.

• Plan, document, and maintain technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project and business objectives.

• Lead and support the software development lifecycle, applying Agile or Scrum methodologies to drive iterative delivery.

• Conduct detailed code reviews, offer feedback, and ensure coding standards are met.

• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering knowledge-sharing and continuous technical growth within the team.

• Enforce software quality standards through rigorous testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure solutions are aligned with broader organizational goals.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and technical excellence.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to both internal teams and external partners.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support project and organizational growth.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software development using Microsoft technologies such as C# and .NET.

• At least 1 year of experience working in multi-tier, distributed enterprise architecture environments.

• Solid understanding of software development principles including object-oriented programming, database design, security, and networking.

• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies such as Blazor, JavaScript, WPF, ASP.NET, and Vue.js.

• Solid experience working with SQL Server and RESTful APIs.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write clean, scalable, and testable code.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.