Sr Software Engineer (18 Months Contract)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:                    

This role partners closely with stakeholders to recommend and implement integrated technology solutions that align with business needs. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. Working at the intersection of AI, Data Engineering, and Operations, the team identifies opportunities, translates business requirements into actionable solutions, and drives measurable impact across Manufacturing and its supporting functions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assess stakeholder needs and business objectives to identify the most suitable digital tools and technology solutions.
• Present clear, data-driven justifications for selected solutions, highlighting benefits such as scalability, integration capability, user experience, and ROI.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions and workshops to gather input and ensure consensus on solution adoption.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, and solution blueprints to ensure clarity and continuity across teams.
• Experience applying AI or intelligent techniques to improve data quality, monitoring, or development workflows.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to lead workshops, training, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
• Strong documentation skills to develop clear process flows, project plans, and solution blueprints ensuring transparency and continuity.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, including MES, LIMS, and SAP, to align digital solutions with operational workflows.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Over 5 years of experience participating in end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects
• Successfully led more than 1 projects from initiation to completion.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira for tracking, planning, and coordinating project activities.
• Strong ability to analyze business and operational processes to design scalable, data-driven solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and process-related issues.
• Experience on software development and scripting skills with languages and frameworks such as C#, Angular, and NestJS is a must.
• Experience with both relational (e.g., SQL Server) and non-relational databases, alongside data warehousing technologies like Snowflake, to manage and model enterprise data effectively is a must

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.