Software Engineer II - job 1 of 2

As a Software Engineer II at Tempus, your main responsibilities include developing and maintaining software that drives our precision medicine initiatives. You'll collaborate within agile teams to set goals, build applications, and deliver reliable solutions. You'll work across both frontend and backend technologies, ensuring that the software aligns with the needs of healthcare professionals and contributes to cancer research.

To qualify for the Software Engineer II position at Tempus, candidates should have software development experience, particularly with frontend and backend technologies. Familiarity with Node.js, React.js, Java, Python, and SQL databases like MySQL and Postgres is essential. Experience in agile methodologies and effective communication skills are also important to fit within our collaborative environment.

As a Software Engineer II at Tempus, you will work with a variety of technologies, including Node.js, React.js, Angular.js, Java, Python, MySQL, Postgres, REST, and GraphQL. Familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, and tools such as Spark and Kafka will also be advantageous.

The work environment for a Software Engineer II at Tempus is collaborative and dynamic. You will be part of small, autonomous teams where you have the freedom to set your goals and develop software that has a significant impact on healthcare. The culture emphasizes quick iteration and close collaboration with team members possessing diverse skill sets.

Tempus offers a comprehensive benefits package for Software Engineer II positions, which may include competitive salary, incentive compensation, restricted stock units, and various health and wellness benefits. We uphold a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity, providing equal opportunities for all employees.

When answering this question, detail your experiences with specific frontend frameworks like React.js or Angular.js. Highlight any projects where you contributed to user interfaces and how your choices impacted the user experience.

Discuss your familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js or Java. Explain how you design APIs for functionality, efficiency, and scalability, and provide examples from previous projects that demonstrate your approach.

Talk about the specific agile practices you've used, such as Scrum or Kanban. Illustrate how you adapted these methodologies to enhance team collaboration and project delivery, including any tools you utilized.

Articulate your understanding of precision medicine and how software solutions can enhance patient care. Relate your answer to your desire to work at Tempus, emphasizing how technology has the potential to transform decision-making in clinical care.

Share a specific example of a technical challenge, outlining your thought process in evaluating solutions. Highlight how you collaborated with your team, the coding techniques you employed, and the overall outcome of the project.

Here, you should express your enthusiasm for Tempus's mission in healthcare and your interest in technology's role in medicine. Discuss how your professional values align with the company's vision, especially in terms of improving patient outcomes through data-driven solutions.

Discuss any relevant experiences you've had with cloud platforms. Speak about specific tools or services you’ve used, and how they contributed to the success of your projects, especially regarding scalability and accessibility.

Emphasize your openness to constructive feedback, illustrating how you have implemented suggestions in previous projects to enhance final outcomes. Discuss strategies you utilize to maintain positive communication during the revision process.

Express your commitment to ongoing education in technology, whether through formal courses or self-directed learning. Provide examples of how this attitude has helped you stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations.

Share your aspirations within software engineering, focusing on your goals to innovate in healthcare tech. Discuss how a position at Tempus aligns with your career trajectory, especially in areas like biotechnology and healthcare.