At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Skillset required:
- 5+ years of solid experience in front-end development using Next.js and React.js and Bootstrap with a strong focus on building scalable and accessible web applications by following web security best practices, including protecting against common vulnerabilities (such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL Injection).
- 5+ years of experience in developing and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js. Proficient in building RESTful APIs, working with databases, and implementing real-time features using Web-Sockets. Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and the ability to understand and contribute to backend services architecture and designs.
- 4+ years of experience in cloud platforms with a solid foundation in AWS services, including basic knowledge of managing and integrating cloud resources for front-end applications.
- 4+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development, particularly using GitHub Actions for automating testing, building, and deployment processes. Experience with Jenkins as an alternative.
- 4+ years of experience in container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift, ensuring scalable and reliable deployment of microservices-based front-end applications.
- 4+ years of experience in collaboration tools, including ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence, to manage project documentation, tracking, and communication effectively.
Front-End Development
- Architect, design, and develop user interfaces and front-end applications using Next.js, React and Bootstrap.
- Ensure web applications are fully accessible and compliant with the latest web accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, focusing on responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design principles and create a seamless user experience.
- Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless communication between the client and server.
Back-End Development
- Architect, design, and develop server-side applications and backend services using Node.js frameworks such as Express.js or Koa.js.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between the server and client-side applications.
- Implement real-time functionalities using Web-Sockets to support dynamic data updates and improve user interactivity.
- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of backend systems, employing efficient algorithms and database operations.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to support seamless integration of user interfaces with backend services, optimizing for performance and scalability.
- Work with databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL) to design and manage data storage solutions, including writing complex queries and optimizing database performance.
- Maintain a strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O operations to enhance backend application performance.
- Understand and contribute to backend services architecture and design, ensuring alignment with business requirements and scalability considerations.
Web Accessibility
- Demonstrate a vast understanding of web accessibility principles and standards, ensuring all web applications are accessible to users with disabilities.
- Conduct regular accessibility audits and implement changes to maintain compliance with accessibility guidelines.
Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge
- Should have basic knowledge about AWS or any other cloud platform.
- Understand the fundamentals of deployment processes to support the integration of front-end services with cloud infrastructure.
CI/CD Pipeline Knowledge
- Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate testing, building, and deployment of front-end applications.
Web Security Principles
- Implement and adhere to web security best practices, including protecting against common vulnerabilities (such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL Injection), ensuring secure data transmission, and maintaining the overall security posture of the front-end applications.
Testing And Quality Assurance
- Implement and promote front-end testing practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
- Ensure high code quality and comprehensive test coverage for all front-end components.
Collaboration And Communication
- Collaborate closely with backend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to front-end peers and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Maintenance And Support
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize front-end applications for performance, usability, and accessibility issues.
- Provide support and resolve incidents related to front-end components, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum user satisfaction.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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