Workcell Engineer

Intersog® is a Chicago-based provider of ROI-driven custom web and mobile development specializing in the delivery of full-service, end-to-end solutions, and project resources to Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and startups. We help our clients attack their ambitious business goals, solve skills shortage issues, and become innovative by building Dedicated Software Development Teams in Mexico, Canada, the U.S.A., and Ukraine and providing on-demand IT project resources to complete required skills on their in-house teams.

The Workcell Engineer will serve as a bridge between the Lab Automation Platform and Workcell Software Systems. This role will involve developing and maintaining backend services and data systems within our platform, while cultivating a deep understanding of Workcell Software Systems. The Workcell Engineer will create a robust interaction model that seamlessly connects the Orchestration layer of the Lab Automation Platform with the Workcell Software Systems, enabling powerful and efficient workflows.

The Workcell Engineer has to be located in San Diego. Infrequently, the Workcell Engineer will need to travel to the Laboratory in San Diego.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Java Backend Service Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient Java-based Kubernetes services using the Spring Boot framework and its code generation capabilities. Leverage Spring’s robust features, such as dependency injection, data access, and web development, to build efficient and maintainable microservices.
• Microservices Architecture: Design and implement new microservices, and enhance existing ones, adhering to best practices of microservices architecture. This entails utilizing message-based communication systems and effectively leveraging SDK clients or APIs for inter-service interaction. Additionally, be versed at event-driven architectures and employ efficient data querying techniques to retrieve information from diverse data systems.
• Workcell Software Expertise: Gain a deep knowledge of the execution models and access patterns for Workcell Software Systems ( i.e Thermo Momentum and Hamilton Venus ). Provide constructive requests to the Workcell Software Systems vendors for Api improvements. Provide summary outlines of Workcell Software Systems execution paradigms to the Orchestration team.
• Edge Application: To facilitate full interaction with Workcell Software Systems it will be necessary to run an edge application on the Workcell Software Systems PC. Design, build, and maintain both the runtime environment and deployment mechanism for this application.
• Flexible and Extendable: While there is currently an explicit list of supported Workcell Software Systems that require integration more will follow. The Workcell Engineer will architect an interaction model that works for the current Workcell Software Systems and reduces the time to implement future Workcell Software Systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working in backend software development roles
• Experience in Lab Automation or working with scientific instruments
• Experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Experience in a microservice environment.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with AWS Data Stores (RDS, Elastic Cache, MQ, S3)
• Experience with CI/CD ( Jenkins, ArgoCD, Github actions )
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools ( Jira, Sprints, etc.. )
• Mindset of fulfilling the dreams of the Product, Design, and end user.
• Communicate conscientiously with your work colleagues.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Join Us
If you are passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, we invite you to apply and become a key part of our team at Intersog®.