The Senior Applications Developer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for delivering features and small projects with a high degree of independence. Senior developers are expected to identify impacts and proactively participate in their resolution, consulting with more experienced developers in affected areas as appropriate. The role emphasises delivery excellence, technical quality, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deliver software features and small projects with minimal supervision.
- Take ownership of assigned features from design through delivery, including effort estimation and tracking.
- Apply best-practice software engineering techniques, algorithms, and coding standards.
- Contribute to shared libraries, frameworks, or utilities to improve team productivity.
- Independently prioritise and manage assigned work within agreed objectives.
- Design and communicate technical solutions for peer and stakeholder review.
- Provide proactive status updates, identify risks, and resolve technical issues effectively.
- Mentor and support junior developers in programming, design, and solution fundamentals.
- Actively participate in release readiness and delivery activities for owned features.
Skills and Experience
- Advanced proficiency in relevant programming languages and development frameworks.
- Strong understanding of software design principles and the development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
- Recognised expertise in one or more system or product areas.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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InterSystems’ Boston headquarters at One Congress offer world-class amenities, seamless transit access, and a vibrant downtown setting—steps from Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the North End—providing an inspiring hub for innovation and growth.
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