Systems Dev Spec

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule</b></p>Standard (Mon-Fri)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Environmental Conditions</b></p>Office<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>Job Description</u></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.<br><br><b>What will you do in this role?</b></p><p>Leads technical projects and supports the planning, research, analysis and testing phases of systems development. Conducts research into leading-edge features and enhancements and makes recommendations to management on strategic technology decisions.<br>You will architect and deliver scalable Oracle APEX solutions, driving the migration of legacy Oracle Forms & Reports to modern, high-performance platforms.</p><p>Working across enterprise systems and databases, you will define technical strategy, establish best practices, and ensure secure, robust solutions. In an agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement in development standards and delivery excellence.</p><p>You will own the full software development lifecycle—from requirements and design through deployment and optimization—helping advance our mission of serving science.</p><p></p><p><u><b>Qualification requirements:</b></u></p><p><b>Education requirements:</b></p><p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification</p><p></p><p><i>In s<span>o</span><span>m</span>e<span> c</span>as<span>e</span>s, an <span>e</span>q<span>u</span>ival<span>e</span><span>n</span><span>cy</span>, <span>c</span>o<span>n</span>si<span>s</span>t<span>in</span>g of a <span>c</span>o<span>m</span>b<span>i</span><span>n</span>at<span>i</span><span>o</span>n of a<span>p</span>propr<span>i</span>a<span>t</span>e<span> e</span>d<span>u</span><span>c</span>at<span>i</span>o<span>n</span>, tra<span>in</span>i<span>n</span>g a<span>n</span>d/or dire<span>c</span>t<span>l</span>y r<span>e</span>la<span>t</span><span>e</span>d <span>e</span>xp<span>e</span>rienc<span>e</span>, wi<span>l</span>l be <span>c</span>o<span>n</span>sider<span>e</span>d s<span>u</span>f<span>f</span>ici<span>e</span><span>n</span>t for an i<span>n</span>divid<span>u</span>al <span>t</span>o <span>m</span><span>ee</span>t <span>th</span>e r<span>e</span>q<span>u</span>ire<span>m</span><span>e</span><span>n</span>ts of <span>t</span><span>h</span>e rol<span>e</span>.</i></p><p></p><p><b>Experience requirements:</b></p><p>Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years’).</p><p></p><p>Experience with hands-on Oracle APEX development experience is required, ideally 5+ years.</p><p></p><p>Experience PL/SQL and SQL tuning is required.</p><p></p><p>Experience Oracle Database architecture is required.</p><p></p><p>Experience working with Oracle Forms & Reports is preferred.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Knowl<span>e</span>dg<span>e, Skills,</span> <span>a</span><span>n</span>d <span>A</span>b<span>i</span>liti<span>es</span>:</span></b></p><p><span>Experience leading large-scale migration or modernization initiatives.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Proven experience in technical leadership or architect roles.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Experience with databases and data modeling (SQL, NoSQL)</span></p><p></p><p><span>Proficiency in API development and integration (REST, SOAP, microservices)</span></p><p></p><p><span>Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control</span></p><p></p><p><span>Expertise in agile development methodologies</span></p><p></p><p><span>Experience with enterprise systems integration</span></p><p></p><p><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</span></p><p></p><p><span>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</span></p><p></p><p><span>Experience guiding and supporting other developers</span></p><p></p><p><b>Location: </b><i><b>Fully remote in the US</b></i>. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. </p><p></p><p>*Must be legally authorized to work in the US <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">without sponsorship.</span></p><p></p><p>*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.</p><p></p><p>Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.</p><p>Apply today! <a href="http://jobs.thermofisher.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://jobs.thermofisher.com</span></a></p><p>Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.</p><p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Accessibility/Disability</span> Access</p><p>Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</p><p>*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...