Alcon

Principal, Software Engineering - Digital Health

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAlcon
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Aug 2026

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal Software Engineer supporting our Digital Health Engineering Team, you will design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications with a primary focus on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and cloud-native backend services. You will also contribute to modern web application development using React.js, helping create seamless end-to-end user experiences. You will work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams. You will build innovative solutions, drive engineering excellence, mentor team members, and help shape the future of our digital platforms through modern technologies and best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-quality software, and driving innovation in a fast-paced Agile environment at our Fort Worth, TX location. In this role, a typical day will include:

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Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and development methodologies to drive innovation.

Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications with a primary focus on backend services.

Develop and enhance Microservices, APIs, and application components using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native technologies.

Deliver high-quality software solutions that align with product roadmaps, business requirements, and architectural standards.

Design and implement integrations, data flows, and interconnected business processes across enterprise platforms.

Ensure application reliability, security, maintainability, and operational excellence through testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices.

Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver new features and platform enhancements.

Contribute to front-end development using React.js to create responsive and intuitive user experiences, with seamless integration to backend services.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout the application lifecycle.

Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Mentor junior engineers and champion software engineering best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+13 yrs;Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

5 Years of Relevant Experience

5+ years of experience developing enterprise-grade applications with strong expertise in backend engineering.

Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices-based architectures.

Experience building cloud-native solutions using AWS services and modern distributed system design principles.

Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.

Experience developing modern web applications using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Angular knowledge is a plus.

Solid understanding of secure software development practices, API security, authentication, and authorization frameworks.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and unit/integration testing methodologies (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).

Exposure to serverless and event-driven architectures, including AWS Lambda, is preferred.

Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Strapi is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

Travel requirements: up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing healthcare, digital platforms, or e-commerce applications.

Experience with cloud-native architectures, observability, and monitoring tools.

Knowledge of event-driven integration patterns and enterprise system integration.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.

Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products to enhance sight, enhance lives, and grow your career.

Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Relocation assistance: Yes

Sponsorship available: Yes

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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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