The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Merck is hiring a Process Engineer in Springfield, IL.

• Role description

  We're hiring a Process Engineer who treats latency budgets like personal grudges and C# like a second language. Consider it a $86,000 - $121,000 foothold at Merck, where 5 years of JavaScript converts straight into technology ownership.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions
  • Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems leveraging Attention Management and JavaScript
  • Scale Merck's Kotlin services from Springfield pilot to IL-wide rollout
  • Translate Kafka metrics into the one chart Merck leadership checks each morning
  • Turn vague technology tickets into crisp, testable Microservices acceptance criteria

  What You'll Bring

  • Demonstrated Microservices expertise in a fast-moving technology environment
  • Knowledge of IL-specific regulations relevant to technology work
  • Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality
  • Demonstrated calm when a Springfield, IL client changes scope mid-stream
  • The judgment to distinguish a fire drill from an actual fire
  • Strong working knowledge of Cypress and Terraform
  • Willingness to relocate to Springfield, IL, or to make remote work

  Anchored in Springfield, IL, Merck designs the kind of ruthlessly-focused systems that technology teams quietly depend on every single day. We build an environment where small-but-mighty ideas get tested quickly and credit is shared fairly.

  Salaries here begin at $86,000 - $121,000, complemented by stock options, learning budgets, and weekly one-on-one coaching.

  Just re-listed with today's date, the technology role is fully active.

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• Required skills

  • Kafka
  • C#
  • Terraform
  • Cypress
  • Kotlin
  • JavaScript
  • Laravel
  • Microservices
  • Decision Making
  • Attention Management
  • Professionalism

• Benefits & perks

  • Charitable donation matching
  • Parking Allowance
  • Product Discounts
  • Meditation and mindfulness apps
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Bike-to-work program
  • Certification reimbursement

• Apply before 2026-08-12

  Submit your application for this Part-time technology position.