Software Architect, Software Engineer

Introduction

Werfen

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.

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, leads software development activities including software requirements, architecture, design, implementation, and integration.

The Software Architect reports to the Software Manager for Architecture and Platforms and is responsible for assigning and overseeing the practical use of technology, architecture, and design practices across multiple products, assuring the proper and consistent use of common architecture and patterns. Oversees implementation of common development quality control practices to ensure consistent and quality implementation of software deliverables. Responsible for all software functional requirements and design specifications documents, including architecture, design diagrams, and implementation documents.

Identifies and leads the incorporation of common industry technologies into the software in order to address complex business problems and/or improve quality standards of generated software while meeting business goals. Drives technical research to support next-generation product development.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Networking/Key Relationships

• Coordinates and integrates architecture, design, and development efforts with other technical groups, product owners, scrum masters, and Quality Test Engineering.
• Assists the Software Development Leadership in performance management.
• Interfaces with the R&D Software Teams in the different Werfen Technology Centers to drive alignment and harmonization.
• Assists and mentors other team members in complex problem resolution.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• 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,…