Role: Senior Software Engineer
Work Location: St. Paul, MN.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Software Engineer
About the role:
• Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and versatile software development engineer to join our Programmer Software Design team.
• As a senior engineer, this individual should show substantial initiative in defining and implementing solutions while following software development best-practices.
• Designing new features for software on Programmers of implantable cardiac pulse generators as well as maintenance of existing applications.
• Features and applications developed directly impact the quality of care for patients and the quality of work should reflect that to ensure our products deliver a state-of-the-art experience for both patients and clinicians.
Your responsibilities include:
• Designs, develops, debugs, modifies, tests software programs using Java, C , Perl and other current programming languages, methodologies and technologies.
• Documents software development and/or test development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards
• Tracks software development effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.
• Solves engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
• Analyzes, evaluates, verifies requirements, software and systems by using software engineering practices.
• Investigates, researches, selects software designs, operating systems and/or practices.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Directs support personnel and project activities.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Uses discretion, diplomacy, and tact to resolve difficult situations. May escalate serious issues to manager.
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel.
What we’re looking for:
Basic Qualifications
• 5 or more years relevant work experience with BS
• 3 or more years or relevant work experience with MS
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience across full software development life-cycle including design, requirements, implementation, and test
• Java, C , Perl programming languages
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in medical device or other regulated software industry with standards such as IEC 62304
• Experience with multi-threaded Java application development on Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience working collaboratively with a team of cross-functional engineering disciplines including systems, firmware, and hardware engineers
• Experience working with integrated systems involving hardware test platforms and wireless communication technologies including MICS and Bluetooth
• Familiarity with Atlassian software suite, Eclipse