Staff Software Engineer (Hybrid/Sparks, MD)

Job Description Summary

The Staff Software Engineer will assist in development of building, integration, and deployment of medical device instrument software. The right candidate is a positive, forward-looking person who collaborates often and effectively with project team members of differing disciplines, presents a positive and professional demeanor, and is willing to learn about the BD medical device instrumentation and applications. The candidate must be self-directed requiring minimal direction while collaborating with the team to achieve agreed upon scheduled deliverable work. They will work under the supervision of the software project team lead and will participate in a full software development life cycle, which includes development in such areas as graphical user interfaces, structured databases, reporting engines, network communications, as well as various process control systems (thermal, optical, mechanical, robotic, and vision).

A successful candidate must be a self-motivated positive person who puts team goals ahead of individual accomplishments, has a positive can-do attitude, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to specify, plan, design, develop, test and support software components as assigned.

• Contributes to project schedule generation including scope of work, duration of tasks, and order of execution.

• Monitors work progress against schedule commitments, reports progress to leadership in a timely fashion, including when work will not be completed according to schedule milestones.

• Works with team to establish necessary requirements specifications and test plans for software product validation.

• Responsible for translating requirements into design and implementation of well-structured and documented software components.

• Implement new software component designs or enhancements to existing software products; participates in the implementation of more complex subsystems and systems.

• Troubleshoot/debug issues within existing automation systems and implements modifications to resolve these issues.

• Lead technical design reviews and code inspections providing clear, actionable feedback for project team members.

• Insure adherence to BDIDS development policies and procedures.

• Presents data and design reviews to management as needed.

• Maintain skills by sensing and keeping up with software industry best practices.

• Provide regular status updates and participate in all scrum activities.

• Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements, BD quality standards and conveys an expectation of high software quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years in High Availability or Medical Device software design and development

• Minimum of 5 years in Microsoft C#, C++, and .NET development

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server in a .NET development environment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with design patterns such as MVC or MVVM

• Minimum of 5 years in an Agile/Scrum development environment

• Minimum of 3 years in embedded software/firmware design and development

• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong technical documentation skills

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities in a team environment

• Positive work ethic with a strong commitment to achieving project goals.

• Experience in designing and implementing complex data structures and algorithms, with a focus on process efficiency.

• Demonstrated understanding of development in a process oriented/regulated environment and adhering to a quality management system is required.

• Experience in Robotics, Fluidics, or Motion Control is desired.

• Experience in microbiology or other life sciences is a plus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related Engineering discipline

• Minimum of eight years relevant experience

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.