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Associate Software Engineer

Steris Corporation
$68,637.50 - $84,787.50.
paid time off, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Vernon Hills
Jul 16, 2026
Position Summary Join STERIS as an Associate Software Engineer to develop and support software solutions that support healthcare customers. In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative R&D team, helping to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using modern Microsoft technologies. You will partner with experienced engineers, product managers, and quality engineers to solve technical challenges, deliver new features, and improve product quality. This position provides a strong foundation in software engineering practices, offering opportunities for mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth within a fast-paced product development environment. SPM Workflow Solution and Surgical Asset Tracking Software \| STERIS This position is located onsite in Vernon Hills, IL with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. What You'll Do as an Associate Software Engineer Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications using Microsoft .NET technologies and related development tools. Participate in Agile planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate with product team, quality engineers, and senior developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Create and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality, performance, and reliability. Troubleshoot application issues, analyze root causes, and assist in implementing corrective actions. Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and deployment procedures. Participate in code reviews and design discussions to learn and apply software engineering best practices. Support software deployments, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Follow established development, security, and quality standards to deliver reliable and maintainable software. The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 3+ years of software development experience. 3+ years C#, .NET, and related Microsoft development technologies. Experience developing and maintaining database-driven applications using SQL Server and/or Oracle. Experience with source control systems such as Git and modern software development practices. Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture concepts, design patterns, and secure coding practices. Experience troubleshooting application issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Preferred: Experience developing web applications, APIs, and distributed enterprise systems. Exposure to cloud platforms Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks. Experience working in a commercial software product development environment. Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity practices. Other: Excellent verbal and written communication What STERIS Offers We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future. Here is a brief overview of what we offer: Market Competitive Pay Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits Long/Short Term Disability Coverage 401(k) with a company match Maternity and Paternity Leave Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career #LI-KK1 Pay range for this opportunity is$68,637.50 - $84,787.50.This position is also eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.