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Senior Software Engineer

Merck KgaA
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2026

Job Details

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

Our Digital and eCommerce division is looking to transform the Digital and eCommerce technology engine for Life Sciences. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in helping to design and build new features and components in our evolving platform. You will build, maintain, and provide expertise in cloud-based applications as you help deliver the team's roadmap to automation (CI/CD).
  • Work as part of an Agile development team, taking ownership for one or more services. Identify, design, and implement process improvements & automation with Digital Infrastructure & Monitoring.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
  • Manage and optimize database configurations for performance and reliability.
  • Ensure compliance regarding backups, disaster recovery, data privacy, and security.
  • Troubleshoot issues across our eCommerce Google Cloud Platform services and applications. Keep cloud environments stable and secure to prevent downtime and security breaches.
  • Maintain a high-quality software mindset - ensuring that the code you write functions properly.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other Information Technology discipline.
  • 3 years' experience as a Software Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other Information Technology discipline.
  • Experience with software development.
  • Expertise with infrastructure as code, containerization, Kubernetes, and Harbor.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab.
  • Knowledge of database management (PostgreSQL, Cassandra).
  • Experience with streaming platforms, like Confluent Kafka.
  • Experience with certificate management.
  • Experience with DevOps principles and practices, including design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, deployment, and operational support.
  • Knowledge of OS, middleware, NoSQL, ESB, Integration, APIs, Web services, and/or REST.
  • Experience with Application Performance Monitoring & Telemetry systems like Dynatrace.
  • Strong system administration experience, including Unix/Linux OS, WAF, load balancers, and DNS.

RSREMD

Pay Range for this position: $79,000/yr - $118,600/yr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Salary : $79,000 - $118,600

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