Software Architect

Requisition ID:  32771  

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 Description

Software architect

ABOUT TERUMO BLOOD AND CELL TECHNOLOGIES

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a medical device company. Our products, software and services enable customers to collect and prepare blood and cells to help treat challenging diseases and conditions. Our employees around the world believe in the potential of blood and cells to do even more for patients than they do today.

For more information about Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies visit us on www.terumobct.com. Follow @terumobct on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube (link).

JOB SUMMARY

As a Software Architect, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and leading the development of cutting-edge, enterprise-scale software applications. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the future of our technology landscape by defining and evolving standard practices, crafting specifications for groundbreaking projects, and serving as a subject matter expert for development teams. Your expertise will drive the creation of transformative solutions as you tackle complex software engineering challenges, from intricate designs to advanced debugging. We're seeking a visionary leader who can push technological boundaries, recommend game-changing improvements to existing products and processes, and mentor teams to new heights of excellence. In this role, you’ll make a significant impact on our organization's success, advancing your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment by turning innovative ideas into reality and operating at the leading edge of technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead system architecture design and implementation, collaborating with the Innovation & Design team to deliver cutting-edge solutions and guide development teams through execution
• Drive technical innovation by investigating new technologies, designing breakthrough systems, and implementing creative solutions for complex challenges
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation while ensuring architectural integrity across projects
• Spearhead cross-functional collaboration, sharing insights with key stakeholders and serving as the primary technical contact for complex intra- and inter-company initiatives
• Shape strategic direction by working towards long-range goals, interpreting and recommending policy modifications, and anticipating industry trends to position the organization for future success
• Influence diverse stakeholders by articulating complex technical concepts, driving alignment, and representing the technical function as a key decision-maker in project discussions
• Solve large-scale problems by developing innovative solutions, applying creativity to overcome obstacles, and continuously improving processes and methodologies
• Balance architectural vision with project needs, ensuring consistency while identifying opportunities to evolve the technical architecture to meet emerging requirements and support business objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience. Requires experience with enterprise-scale mission critical applications, preferably with medical products/devices.

Skills

• Possesses a highly technical and complex knowledge of at least one modern software technology and knowledge of several technologies
• Deep hands-on experience in API design, SOA, REST, RPC, and event-driven micro-service architecture
• Hands on expertise in variety of software stacks/technologies including C#.NET, AngularJS/TypeScript, Python, MQTT messaging, and various SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with large-scale cloud-based platforms and architectures, Azure ecosystem strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods
• Experience building large-scale, cloud-based platforms, using Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration and management, strongly preferred
• Experience developing and maintaining deployments for CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent leadership capabilities; teamwork orientation; strong business acumen and impeccable integrity
• Decisive, resourceful, and well adapted to working in a cross-functional environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills across multiple cultures, levels of seniority, and internal departments
• Ability to communicate complex technical content effectively, both verbally and with standard visualization models like C4 and UML

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements including 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.

This role is required to be in the Lakewood office at least 3 days per week. Travel up to 5% including international travel.

Target Pay Range:  $128,500.00 to $160,600.00  -  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:  15.0%

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.