Lead Software Engineer

Requisition ID:  32994  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Under broad supervision, serves as the primary technical vision keeper and leader for software project teams, driving code design, delivery, and project completion through hands-on leadership and mentoring. Works closely with Software Architects, Software Systems Engineers, Software Quality Leads, and Software Project Managers to ensure technical excellence and successful project delivery. Responsible for managing development practices, code quality, and technical enablement while maintaining active involvement in product roadmap planning and cross-functional coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as the primary keeper and designer of the project technical vision, maintaining focus on the product's big picture while defining and driving technical enablement work
• Plans and establishes product roadmaps and timelines, working with leads to drive project estimates and create realistic schedules
• Breaks down technical work appropriately, driving design and implementation of features across multiple teams and domains (e.g., application/embedded integration)
• Provides hands-on guidance in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of complex software systems
• Leads and mentors development teams in implementing complex software solutions while fostering best practices and technical growth
• Manages and grooms product backlogs, helping create and define low level requirements while ensuring proper prioritization of technical and functional requirements
• Acts as primary or secondary software point-of-contact for cross-functional teams, participating in bug reviews and Software Review Boards
• Performs and delegates code reviews for complex features, establishing and maintaining high quality standards
• Identifies and raises risks proactively while reducing roadblocks and other impediments for the team
• Contributes code as project needs arise, while maintaining focus on project coordination and delivery
• Ensures technical excellence through management of development practices and code quality standards
• Defines and implements software development best practices aligned with organizational standards
• Drives modernization of software development processes including the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in alignment with architectural vision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of software development experience.

• Must have experience with mission critical applications, preferably medical products or devices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Software Development Lifecycle preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Extensive web application development experience using modern technology stacks (e.g., C#/.NET, Angular/React, relational/non-relational databases)
• Proven track record in modernizing software development processes and implementing architectural visions.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Strong background in software architecture principles and patterns
• Excellence in technical leadership and team mentoring
• Expert knowledge of Scrum development practices and backlog management
• Experience with pre-design analysis and feature runway planning for complex features
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and domains (e.g. application / embedded integration)

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and guide technical decisions
• Expert knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming principles and patterns
• Strong proficiency in front-end development frameworks such as Angular or React, including state management and component design
• Advanced understanding of database technologies including design, optimization, and management of both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB, Redis) databases
• Ability to execute on architectural vision and translate it into actionable development plans

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $124,100.00 to $155,100.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  10.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.