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Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

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BD

Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

San Diego, CA

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

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The Software Technology Solutions (STS) organization is BD's global software innovation engine that enables smart connectivity, data driven insights across devices, with world class technology capabilities to make a difference in patient lives. In STS, we offer flexibility so you can successfully balance your work and personal responsibilities. We care about our associates and ensure we have servant leaders to help you grow your career, provide feedback and recognition, and empower you to show up every day as your authentic self. We are passionate about improving patient outcomes through agile delivery and developing innovative software. Armed with a growth mindset and a desire to want to do more, learn more, impact more, you are in a great position to join STS as a Staff Software Engineer to help BD advance the world of health in ways you may never have imagined in your career.

Job Description

  • BD Software Technology Solutions (STS) division seeks a hands-on Staff Engineer, passionate about developing and maintaining a best-in-class cloud-native Reporting and Analytics platform.
  • This position requires an enthusiastic technical leader to work across the entire stack, building highly scalable next generation Business Intelligence, Reporting and Analytics cloud-based solutions.
  • Individual in this highly collaborative position will partner with and advise multiple teams by guiding the creation and consumption of services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of agile software development of cloud-native modular components, including design, testing, implementation, deployment, and production support.
  • Drive agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities.
  • Guide designing and building end-to-end systems optimized for performance, scale, and reliability.
  • Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale.
  • Maintain high standards for code quality and application design.
  • Develop deployment automation using DevOps principles.
  • Work with source code management tools (e.g. GitHub) and work tracking tools (e.g. Jira).
  • Collaborate across time zones via MS Teams, GitHub PR comments, and online documentation.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in building large-scale software applications.
  • Minimum, 3-5 years of experience with cloud SaaS development required
  • Experience in designing and building serverless cloud solutions with AWS is a must (EC2, lambda, step functions, event-driven architecture).
  • Experience translating architectural diagrams and designs into implementation designs.
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience running and supporting production systems on AWS.
  • Strong hands-on development expertise with Go, TypeScript, Makefile, JavaScript, Shell, HTML, and React.
  • Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
  • Must have good coding practices, including well-documented code.
  • A foundation in Clean Code, the SOLID principles and DORA is required
  • Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
  • Experience in unit/integration testing.
  • Experience working with Business Intelligence and analytics tools, such as ThoughtSpot, is preferred.
  • Experience with multiple database implementations (e.g. SQL, Athena, Redshift, DynamoDB, Hudi) is preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills required.
  • Experience interacting with global teams is a strong plus.

Education and Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required. Master's or advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • At least 7 years of growing responsibility in Research & Development roles.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information
$121,100.00 - $199,800.00 USD Annual

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: BD-70994084816
Employment Type: Other