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Werfen · 3 weeks ago

Senior Director, Software Engineering

US-GA-Norcross

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Werfen is a company focused on technology and product development in the medical device sector. The Senior Director of Software Engineering will provide technical leadership, establish product development plans, and lead a world-class software engineering team to drive innovative solutions and align strategies with cross-functional partners.

Health CareHospitalManufacturingMedical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate and align with COO and commercial partners to develop a compelling product vision and roadmap for Transfusion Technology Center software strategy, based on a clear understanding of market and customer needs for the Technology Center and portfolios

Lead and develop a world-class software engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a magnet and developer of exceptional talent who motivates teams to exceed expectations

Lead the software engineering team to drive innovative thinking and solutions, translating the technology center product roadmaps into clear software roadmaps and development priorities, implementable architectures and timely release planning of core software technologies required to ensure business growth

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in other functional disciplines to align strategies and product roadmaps with “central” software engineering teams e.g. CSW, Digital Factory, IT and customer support, to ensure a seamless customer experience through installation, usage and support of all software applications

Improve engineering development approaches and processes to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the engineering organization. Ensure compliance to software development standards and implement Lean-Agile development processes with special attention to software quality

Establish and regularly communicate KPIs and metrics that help measure product application stability and performance, quality of overall software solutions and engineering team productivity. Promotes an environment of creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional responsibilities

Hold the software development teams accountable for execution of best practices and overall solution quality and performance. Drive a culture of technical excellence, customer intimacy, delivery and accountability

Recruit, train and develop "best-in-class" capabilities that will meet current and future portfolio needs

Effectively manage external business partners and build a working model to allow flexible resourcing based on the business needs

Qualification

Medical device software developmentCloud/SaaS data platformsCybersecurity principlesWindows Operating SystemsMicrosoft SQL ServerJavaC#LeadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

A B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in computer, mathematics or electrical engineering or a related technical field

Master's degree (M/A) or equivalent with four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 7 years experience in a leadership role, including strategic development and resource and budget management

Demonstrable experience and success in the development of complex medical device software products, including embedded software, informatics systems, and ancillary products through all phases of the software development life-cycle, employing various models and methods

Subject matter expert on national and international medical device software development standards and regulations, including software development life-cycle, software risk management, software product quality management, and usability engineering

Lead deep technical design discussions and strategy within the technology team, across partner teams, the company and customers ensuring that we're building and delivering a state of the art data infrastructure

Experience designing, architecting, and leading Cloud/SaaS data platforms and operations at scale

Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles as applicable to regulated medical devices

Proven ability to create, lead, establish and maintain effective working relationships in order to influence and educate internal and external cross-functional customers at all levels, including senior leadership

Ability to handle multiple priorities and key activities simultaneously, and to meet key deadlines through the application of effective time and resource management skills

Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills, and capability to analyze and solve complex problems through innovative thought and experience

Expert in Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, MVP Frameworks and multi-threaded programming

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, Angular, SQL, C, C++ and C# preferred

Experience with .NET frameworks, VB.NET, Visual Studio is desired

Knowledgeable in software configuration, build, and release management

Experience with integrated development environments and software development applications

Experience with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server preferred

Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical talent within the organization

Company

Werfen

Glassdoor4.0

Werfen is a developer, manufacturer and distributer of IVD testing solutions.

Founded in 1966

Barcelona, Catalonia, ESP

5001-10000 employees

http://www.werfen.com/

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