Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Enterprise Systems Integration Engineer

Kansas City, MO

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, Nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Kansas City, MO currently has an opportunity for a Senior Enterprise Systems Integration Engineer is within our Toxicology business unit.  This role has direct responsibility for integration engines or Mirth Connect highly desirable. Activities may include design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation for integrations. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications programming as necessary for assisting with custom integrations. Provides technical guidance to the integrations team(s). 

Provides technical guidance, administration, and customer support for multiple simultaneous new and existing client accounts.  Assists client managers, implementation managers, and business/project analysts in the establishment, launch, and support of standard and customized client services.  Guides department policies and procedures. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

(Example)

• Design custom integration strategies that utilize Mirth Connect that includes scripting and knowledge or pulling data from SQL database.
• Perform in a team environment to support overall
• Write and maintain comprehensive integration documentation for customers and partners
• Work with Account Management and Sales teams as needed to provide support and recommendations for integrations
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and communication skills
• Provide client with post-integration support as needed
• Provides advice and direction throughout the implementation/delivery process
• Ensure processes within the integrations department are followed in accordance with all regulations (i.e. SOX, FDA/Quality, general controls)
• Support existing integration points and create new ones; troubleshoot errors
• Collaborate effectively with individuals and teams across the entire SDLC process for the entire software lifecycle
• Maintain source code using version control software as required
• Create and maintain technical design documentation for new and existing systems
• Minimal travel will be required for this position

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• High School Diploma
• +3 yrs. of Object-Oriented Programming,
  • For Example:
    • Java / JavaScript
    • Python
    • C++
    • Ruby
    • PHP
• Knowledge of Project Lifecycle
• Ability to lead client discussions
• Knowledge of database structures and queries

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous work experience in Mirth

• Healthcare or drug testing experience a plus, but not a requirement.

• Experience leading client discussions
• Working in SQL database

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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