Software Architect

Werfen•Bedford, MA

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care. Overview Position Summary: Under minimal supervision, leads software development activities including software requirements, architecture, design, implementation, and integration.

Requirements

Requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and at least 15 years experience or an MS Degree and at least 10 years experience in degreed field.
Must have participated in managing a product development effort.
Mastery of programming languages like C++, Java, Angular, and Python.
Works independently, interested in a variety of tasks, and has effective time management skills.
Strong leadership skills to align software engineers with product architecture vision.
Basic project management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Sound understanding of the Linux operating system involving kernel, device drivers, IP networking, filesystems, and bootloaders.
Good understanding of design patterns, framework libraries such as Angular and Java.
Good understanding of distributed design architecture like microservices, messaging, and embedded protocols.
Good knowledge of yocto, cmake, shell scripting, Docker, and VM.
Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 17 years of related experience or Master's Degree plus a minimum of 15 years of related experience or waiver based on experience.
Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Proficient in code languages (Assembly, C, C++, Java, C#, .NET, etc.) found in product development.
Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages
Language: English

Nice To Haves

Experience in software medical devices development that follows ISO 13485, IEC 62304 / 21 CFR Part 820.30 highly desired.
Good knowledge of embedded systems especially in the motor control domain.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity involving threat modelling and SE Linux.
Job scheduling experience in robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall software architecture of a product line.
Oversees and drives consistent use of the software platform across multiple product lines and business units.
Ensures consistency is maintained in the underlying software platform across all products.
Oversees and ensures consistent shared application of technology, architecture, and design practices across programs in area of expertise.
Performs and participates in code reviews and design reviews to ensure that code and designs are reliable, consistent, and meet product requirements.
Supervises and coordinates technical aspects with the technical team leads.
Supports strategy for requirements generation and organization and ensures functional requirements are consistent throughout the different products.
Identifies and leads the use of third-party technology according to current industry trends and product business and quality objectives.
Assists functional lead in producing realistic estimates of tasks to be performed.
Drives product Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with Team Leads, POs, and Functional Leadership.
Strategically participates in writing complex pieces of software in the project.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex software issues, ensuring high reliability and performance.
Develops and codes proof of concepts to vet ideas.
Other tasks as assigned.