Full Stack Software Engineer

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Full Stack Software Engineer supporting our U.S. Digital Lighthouse Team in Fort Worth, TX, a typical day will include:

Technical Expertise: Possess outstanding technical subject matter expertise and extensive domain knowledge in the relevant field. Supports Digital Product Manager in defining future stories and tech lead in defining technical designs. Advocates using modern design patterns and architectural principles. Cloud Architecture: Demonstrate SME-level understanding of cloud design and architecture for major public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) to deliver large-scale distributed solutions spanning the entire enterprise stack. Diverse Technical Skills: Exhibit SME-level technical proficiency in various domains, including application and integration architecture, security, automation, and IT operations, along with an essential grasp of APIs and microservices-based architecture. Domain-Driven Design Proficiency: Expertise in mapping domain scope to Bounded Contexts/Microservices, conducting Event Storming for strategic design definition, and formulating roadmaps based on value realization. Coding Skills: Builds software functionality and participates actively in the delivery team by taking on development responsibilities for the entire tech stack. Build applications ensuring that the code follows the latest coding practices and industry standards. Contributes across the technology stack, from front-end and back-end application development to database and DevOps infrastructure that supports continuous deployment. A hands-on technologist with coding proficiency and expertise in modern technology stacks such as Cloud, DevOps, Angular, Java, React, CSS, Node.js, REST APIs, Ruby-on-Rails, GitHub, and familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Modern Tech Integration: Experience working with technologies that bridge modern applications with legacy infrastructure, particularly leveraging streaming platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical team members and stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively with Digital, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Operations, and Security teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Can be leveraged interchangeably across various product or service teams based on demand and prioritization of development needs. Proficiency in enterprise development tools and methodologies, including XP, Agile, DevSecOps, and DataOps. Practical Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience in implementing and executing solutions in the relevant areas. Capability to facilitate the adoption of cloud-native and cloud-first architectures, including integrating with legacy mainframe/mid-range AS400 applications and developing modernization roadmaps for legacy applications. Familiar with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile Development, DevOps (e.g., CI/CD processes), and Scrum. Experienced with Jira, Confluence, and other similar toolsets.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 5 Years of Relevant ExperienceWork hours: 40 Travel: 10% Relocation: No Sponsorship Assistance: Yes

Preferred Experience:

Provide expert oversight and leadership throughout the lifecycle of solutions within a designated domain, guiding solution engineers and architects in navigating application architectures. Buy vs Build Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, to determine whether to buy or build solutions, offering a well-reasoned recommendation. Architecture and Design Reviews-Play a pivotal role in architecture design reviews, identifying gaps and recommending changes, and actively engage with the Architecture community to drive digital technology modernization. Reference Architecture and Implementation: Lead and mentor domain architects in developing cloud-native application reference architectures and implementations. Application profile identification: Leverage significant technical expertise and domain knowledge to identify Alcon apps targeted for refactoring and optimization for the cloud. Proof of concept technology support: Lead and drive proofs-of-concept and technology deep-dives specific to partner technologies “Roll up your sleeves and help clear technical roadblocks”: Advise and assist App development teams with technical roadblocks such as performance challenges within a solution. Cost optimization identification: Engage with appropriate stakeholders to recommend or assess opportunities to drive cost efficiencies aimed at simplicity, configurability, and eventual elimination of technical debt associated with PSS applications. High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential. Excited about trying new solutions with a brave attitude and willing to challenge the status quo. Passionate about learning new technologies and striving towards cross-functional development. Ability to coordinate between geographically distributed development teams. Ability to teach and upskill talent within the organization. Deep collaboration skills. Ability to work as a team player seeking alignment and able to influence outcomes through hands-on demonstration of cloud capabilities. Excellent communication.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, FTO and much more

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr