Software Engineer - Data Reporting

Posted:
3/20/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland ⋅ County Donegal, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

About the role:

The Software Engineer - Data Reporting is responsible for developing automated solutions for analytical objectives, optimizing database queries, and collaborating with teams to create data products.  Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, enhancing data processing and ensuring data quality. The candidate should be able to manage multiple projects independently and effectively communicate technical content to non-technical audiences. Key skills include advanced SQL, experience with programming languages like SAS or Python, and proficiency in reporting tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop automated solutions that address specific analytical objectives and facilitate report generation and distribution of analyses.

  • Advanced SQL skills and ability to optimise database queries for performance and understanding of database structure.

  • Collaborate with analytics team and business users to identify requirements and develop data products that meet their needs.

  • Experience with a major programming language (e.g. SAS, python) and ability to learn other programming languages.

  • Experience writing and supporting reports using software such as PowerBI or Tableau.

  • Ability to proactively identify issues and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level for resolution.

  • Design, develop, and maintain efficient data pipelines to serve applications and stakeholders.

  • Identify areas to enhance data processing and optimize workflows.

  • Establish and maintain data quality checks and verifications to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.

  • Provide consulting on programming best practice, reporting tools, data management and data visualization to junior team members and engineers.

  • Independently manages multiple projects working with stakeholders to define business timelines and objectives.

  • Highly effective in presenting and communicating technical content to lay audiences is required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a quantitative field (i.e. Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Software engineering etc.) preferred.

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.

  • Experience with AWS cloud services preferred

  • Proficient in a programming language such as python, R, SAS, JMP or similar.

  • Experience with relational databases (for example: Oracle Databases, SQL, Microsoft Access, etc.).

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Support Services

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl39S8.3 (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical