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USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, United States of America
Onsite
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 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.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Architect to provide technical leadership for the architecture, design, and long‑term evolution of applications in the Medication Supply Chain Management domain. This role is accountable for defining and owning the end‑to‑end architectural vision for complex, highly available, and highly integrated systems, and for guiding multiple development teams as solutions evolve over multi‑year delivery horizons. You will work closely with engineering leadership, product management, and partner teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, platform strategy, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated success leading architecture for large‑scale systems, making and communicating architectural tradeoffs, and influencing technical direction across organizational and domain boundaries. This role requires strong systems thinking, experience operating in regulated environments, and the ability to balance near‑term delivery with long‑term maintainability, scalability, and extensibility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Own and evolve the architecture roadmap for a large‑scale platform over multiple years
Provide technical direction and architectural governance across multiple delivery teams
Lead design reviews and serve as an escalation point for complex technical decisions
Balance availability, scalability, security, and compliance requirements in architectural decisions
Perform software design and implementation, following coding guidelines and considering system characteristics to produce optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability
Conduct software evaluation and testing of own software, software from other engineering staff, and third-party software
Provide technical documentation for the design, implementation and testing of the software
Document and repair errors related to software
Work with cross-functional project teams to complete Product Engineering projects with minimal guidance
Develop cohesive interpersonal working relationships with all peers and team members
Work with source code management tools (e.g. Github) and work tracking tools (e.g. JIRA)
Mentor senior engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’ Degree required.
At least 10 years of growing responsibility in Research & Development roles.
Experience with Go or C#, React, Java, Jenkins
Experience operating in agile development environments is preferred.
Experience with healthcare environments
Experience with cloud-based technologies from public cloud providers (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
AWS CDK
Web Development
Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
Strong customer/client orientation.
Demonstrated capability for critical thinking.
Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Master's or advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience with REST architecture is preferred
Experience with multiple database implementations (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server, non-relational databases) is preferred.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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.
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Salary Range Information
$155,900.00 - $257,300.00 USD Annual