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It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.\nOur Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.\nHere, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.\nYour Role at Baxter\nAs a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using the .NET framework. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients’ needs. This position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous learning.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications and services using C# and the .NET framework.\nCollaborate with product managers, architects, developers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution designs.\nDevelop and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services that support modern application and integration needs.\nWrite clean, maintainable, and high-quality code following established software engineering principles and best practices.\nConduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development standards.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex software defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.\nPartner with DevOps and engineering teams to support modern software delivery practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.\nMentor and guide team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. \nWhat You'll Bring:\n5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on the .NET ecosystem, including C#, Web APIs, and modern application development practices.\nStrong experience designing, developing, and optimizing applications using SQL Server or other relational database technologies.\nExperience building and consuming HTTP-based services, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL architectures.\nHands-on experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM) technologies such as Entity Framework, Dapper, or similar data access frameworks.\nExperience building and supporting cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.\nKnowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and scalable application design principles.\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software delivery methodologies.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in Agile environments and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.\nBaxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.\nWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000-$165,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.\nApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.\nUS Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)\nThis is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\nReasonable Accommodations\nBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.\nRecruitment Fraud Notice\nBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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