Engineer II - Software (Memphis, TN)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
Are you passionate about building elegant, scalable software that drives real business impact? Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer II, where you'll play a key role in designing and developing enterprise-grade applications that power mission-critical operations. This is more than just coding — it's about crafting solutions that shape the future of our technology landscape.
You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence. If you're ready to grow your career while solving complex challenges with modern tools and frameworks, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Design & Develop: Build and enhance multi-layered enterprise applications, services, and integrations using modern frameworks and scalable architecture.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with business analysts, stakeholders, and senior engineers to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Own Projects: Lead small to mid-sized initiatives (1–4 weeks) with autonomy, from concept to deployment.
- Solve Problems: Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems, applying creative thinking and technical expertise.
- Document & Share: Create clear documentation, diagrams, and code comments that support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
- Explore & Evolve: Stay ahead of the curve by researching emerging technologies and contributing to our innovation roadmap.
Tech Stack You’ll Work With
- Front-End: React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML5, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap
- Architecture: Modular front-end design, microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL
- Optimization: Performance tuning, rendering efficiency, CSS/JS optimization
- Development Practices: Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of professional experience in full-stack software development
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and client/server architecture
- Proven ability to work across the application stack: front-end, back-end, database, and data layers
- Experience in collaborative, cross-functional environments with formal roles and responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
This position is based in Memphis, TN and eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.