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JOB SUMMARY:
Working under minimal supervision, this person will perform software development activities related to existing and new product development. The person will be directed by the team leader, architect, and/or manager and will liaison with Customer technical staff and cross-departmental Merge technical and clinical staff to understand new requirements / design constraints and understand or troubleshoot existing problems with the product. The person is expected to develop and document designs for modules, code and implement those designs, and perform developer verification and validation of those implementations according to the Merge Standard Operating Procedures. The person is also expected to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members using their knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform product development in accordance with Merge’s methodology and practices;
- Perform software module requirement analysis, design, and test design as assigned;
- Prepare software module specifications, designs, test descriptions and estimates as assigned;
- Implement software modules and unit tests as assigned and conduct appropriate module testing;
- Conduct appropriate verification and validation activities as assigned;
- Detect, report, investigate, and fix product defects as appropriate;
- Assist with escalated customer support investigations;
- Participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc);
- Design, develop, and recommend next generation platforms for cloud and on-premise deployments;
- Develop deployment systems for a variety of interdependent applications running on Linux and Kubernetes;
- Assist in the preparation and review of product, engineering, and management plans and reports (e.g., program and project plans) as required;
- Prepare technical reports as required;
- Prepare updates to system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, verification and validation test procedures, and related documentation supporting software development to known standards;
- Where applicable, mentor team members and peer review product artifacts including requirement specifications, design specifications, code, etc.;
- Engage actively in design and code reviews of work items completed by the team in conjunction with the Team Lead and/or architect;
- Where applicable, interface with customer(s) and Merge staff to gather product requirements, present technical aspects of the product, and understand problems with the product;
- Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed;
- Participate in Merge's performance review process, including actively setting product and personal development goals and performing self-assessments;
- Pursue a program of self-development through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education;
- Identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers;
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of related experience in software development.
- An undergraduate or college degree or better in computer science or equivalent discipline or equivalent level of industry related experience.
- Languages: Bash shell and Coreutils, Perl, Python, Go, Rust, Java.
- Container platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, and Podman, AKS, OpenShift.
- Cloud experience: Azure, AWS, GCP, or other.
- Database: Oracle database and SQL.
- Ability to work within an Agile development model.
- Ability to learn parts of a large, complex system.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed.
- Ability to pursue a program of self-development; through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education.
- Ability to identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers.
- Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization and large, complex system.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- OS/Technologies: Linux SuSE Operating system, Heartbeat and Pacemaker Clustering.
- Networking Technologies: VLAN, Switches, and Load Balancing.
- Storage Technologies: RAID, NAS, NFS, and SAN.
- Development Environments: Git, Jenkins, Make and Gradle.
- Experience in DICOM and HL7.
- Experience with Software Packaging with RPM.
- Experience in Web application development/deployment Platforms [Apache, Tomcat, etc.].
- Flexibility to work in an Agile or Iterative development model.
- Knowledge, skills, training and experience in software-intensive systems.
- Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process or methodology.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or other office automation/productivity software tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.
Min – Max:
$129,490.78 - $194,236.16 (USD)
BENEFITS
The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.
- Remote first / work from home culture
- Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
- Paid leave benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Infertility benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!
It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Merative participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

JOB SUMMARY:
Working under minimal supervision, this person will perform software development activities related to existing and new product development. The person will be directed by the team leader, architect, and/or manager and will liaison with Customer technical staff and cross-departmental Merge technical and clinical staff to understand new requirements / design constraints and understand or troubleshoot existing problems with the product. The person is expected to develop and document designs for modules, code and implement those designs, and perform developer verification and validation of those implementations according to the Merge Standard Operating Procedures. The person is also expected to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members using their knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform product development in accordance with Merge’s methodology and practices;
- Perform software module requirement analysis, design, and test design as assigned;
- Prepare software module specifications, designs, test descriptions and estimates as assigned;
- Implement software modules and unit tests as assigned and conduct appropriate module testing;
- Conduct appropriate verification and validation activities as assigned;
- Detect, report, investigate, and fix product defects as appropriate;
- Assist with escalated customer support investigations;
- Participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc);
- Design, develop, and recommend next generation platforms for cloud and on-premise deployments;
- Develop deployment systems for a variety of interdependent applications running on Linux and Kubernetes;
- Assist in the preparation and review of product, engineering, and management plans and reports (e.g., program and project plans) as required;
- Prepare technical reports as required;
- Prepare updates to system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, verification and validation test procedures, and related documentation supporting software development to known standards;
- Where applicable, mentor team members and peer review product artifacts including requirement specifications, design specifications, code, etc.;
- Engage actively in design and code reviews of work items completed by the team in conjunction with the Team Lead and/or architect;
- Where applicable, interface with customer(s) and Merge staff to gather product requirements, present technical aspects of the product, and understand problems with the product;
- Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed;
- Participate in Merge's performance review process, including actively setting product and personal development goals and performing self-assessments;
- Pursue a program of self-development through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education;
- Identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers;
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of related experience in software development.
- An undergraduate or college degree or better in computer science or equivalent discipline or equivalent level of industry related experience.
- Languages: Bash shell and Coreutils, Perl, Python, Go, Rust, Java.
- Container platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, and Podman, AKS, OpenShift.
- Cloud experience: Azure, AWS, GCP, or other.
- Database: Oracle database and SQL.
- Ability to work within an Agile development model.
- Ability to learn parts of a large, complex system.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed.
- Ability to pursue a program of self-development; through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education.
- Ability to identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers.
- Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization and large, complex system.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- OS/Technologies: Linux SuSE Operating system, Heartbeat and Pacemaker Clustering.
- Networking Technologies: VLAN, Switches, and Load Balancing.
- Storage Technologies: RAID, NAS, NFS, and SAN.
- Development Environments: Git, Jenkins, Make and Gradle.
- Experience in DICOM and HL7.
- Experience with Software Packaging with RPM.
- Experience in Web application development/deployment Platforms [Apache, Tomcat, etc.].
- Flexibility to work in an Agile or Iterative development model.
- Knowledge, skills, training and experience in software-intensive systems.
- Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process or methodology.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or other office automation/productivity software tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.
Min – Max:
$129,490.78 - $194,236.16 (USD)
BENEFITS
The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.
- Remote first / work from home culture
- Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
- Paid leave benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Infertility benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!
It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Merative participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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PERM requires your degree to align with the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to this role, but an unrelated bachelor's paired with work experience needs careful framing in the job description before filing.
Target employers with active PERM filings
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PERM regulations require the job duties to reflect the employer's actual business needs, not your personal qualifications. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team drafts the labor certification description independently of your resume before recruitment testing begins.
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Does a Senior Software Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category depending on how the employer writes the job description. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in experience, USCIS will classify it EB-2. If the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, it falls under EB-3 skilled worker, even if you personally hold a higher degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with an annual lottery cap and a fixed duration. PERM is a labor certification process that leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes longer than an initial H-1B approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable visa.
How do I find Senior Software Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Software Development Engineer roles at employers with a documented history of PERM and I-140 filings. This filters out postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never acted on, so you can focus on companies that have completed the full employment-based green card process before.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a software engineering role?
Before filing the labor certification, the employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For professional roles like Senior Software Development Engineer, this includes a Sunday newspaper ad, a job posting on the company's own website, and at least three additional recruitment steps defined by DOL. The employer documents the results and files the PERM application through the FLAG portal.
Does my country of birth affect how long the EB-2 or EB-3 green card process takes?
Yes, significantly. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 because per-country limits apply to immigrant visas. Nationals of most other countries can move from an approved I-140 to adjustment of status filing within months. Your priority date, set when the employer files the PERM or I-140, determines where you stand in the queue.
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