Staff Software Architect
GE HealthCare
**Job Description Summary**
In this role, you will contribute to the mission of the software function, by leading teams on delivery of quality products, innovation and development of team capabilities. You’ll take ownership of the software development for the GEHC CT products, with high emphasis on quality, test-driven development, and sound software engineering practices - using software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all the team deliverables. You will be responsible for wing-to-wing execution of technical projects to deliver high quality outcomes to internal and/or external customers.
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
In this role, you will:
+ Work with technical team internal and external to the initiative to ensure software module is built for scalability, performance, maintainability, and security. Building proof of concepts for frameworks, tools & design evaluation, preparing & presenting design proposals.
+ Analyse requirements & develop architecture, technology roadmap for one or more application/product module.
+ Guide the team to translate designs into working software, help them by removing technical impediments.
+ Responsible for strategy, optimization, and implementation of complex legacy modules. Will lead a team of technical resources.
+ Participate in the domain technical and business discussions relative to future architect direction.
+ Assist in the analysis, design and development of a roadmap and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.
+ Gather and analyze data and develop architectural requirements at project level.
+ Research and evaluate emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
**Education Qualification**
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with advanced experience.
**Desired Characteristics/Technical Expertise:**
+ Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience
+ Domain/Tech Skills: C++, Microservices, REST, distributed systems, design patterns, Enterprise Security, Interoperability standards (DICOM, HL7). Preferably Healthcare domain
+ Proven track record of successful problem definition, decomposition, estimation.
+ Provides expertise in Design, Architecture, Development, Continuous Integration and Delivery.
+ Leads impact assessment and decision related to technology choices, design /architectural considerations, and implementation strategy.
+ Expert in providing oversight, mentoring team members and leading large development efforts. Experienced in effectively delegating work.
+ Subject matter expert in processes and methodologies with ability to adapt and improvise in various situations.
+ Expert in navigating through ambiguity and prioritizing conflicting asks.
+ Expert level skills in design, architecture, and development, with an ability to take a deep dive in the implementation aspects if the situation demands.
+ Demonstrates expert level skills in collaboration with different stakeholders, influences decisions, ability to take strategic view.
+ Expert in core data structures as well as algorithms and could implement them using language of choice when necessary - as a value offering.
+ Define and own coding and design standards, ensures secure development practices, establishes expectations around performance, drives internationalization, and manages CI/CD pipelines.
+ Demonstrate strong communication skills; able to explain complex technical problems in simple terms.
+ Good knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns
+ Proficient in C/C++ tech stack as well as in debugging tools like GDB and Valgrind.
+ Proficient in Java, REST Web Services, Microservice Architecture.
+ Mentor the team to improve technical excellence and eliminate tech debt. Trains and mentors more junior peers in architecture concepts
+ Lead system migrations & consolidations, as well as planning for obsolescence and upgrades
+ Identify and implement new technologies.
+ Identify critical path decisions, make recommendations, and influence program leaders and business process owners to maximize project payback.
+ Ability to consult customer on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions.
+ Ability to Analyse, design, and develop a software solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business.
+ Able to lead early-stage customer interactions; Guide customers as they develop confidence and comfort with approaches and integrate with their legacy tech investments.
+ Good interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels.
+ **Quality Specific Goals:**
+ Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
+ Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
+ Ensure compliance/closure of Regulatory and Quality requirements before approving Design Outputs/Program Deliverables
+ Lead continuous improvement activities by driving the implementation of process and product quality improvement initiatives.
+ Responsible for software quality including unit testing and verification of the system.
**Business Acumen:**
• Adept at foreseeing obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally teammates.
• Able to articulate the value of what is most important to the business/customer to achieve outcomes.
• Able to break down complex problems and estimate time for development tasks, using presentation and storytelling concepts.
**Leadership:**
• Demonstrate ability to work with and/or lead blended teams including 3rd party partners and customer personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels
• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.
**Inclusion and Diversity**
GE HealthCare decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our **total rewards** are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from GE HealthCare