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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.

• Guide the architecture, design, and implementation of complex cloud-native software solutions using AWS services.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as TypeScript, Rust, C++.
• Drive best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GxP, GDPR) within cloud environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, and scalability issues within distributed systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and tools to improve efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 4 years focused on cloud-native application development and architecture.
• Cloud Expertise: AWS (compute, storage, networking, databases), Azure or GCP.

• Hands on Experience with AWS Services:

  • ALB/NLB (Application/Network Load Balancers)
  • TLS (Transport Layer Security)
  • NATS/KEDA (Message brokers for event-driven systems)
  • Auto-scaling
  • Direct Connect (DX)
  • FinOps (Cost optimization with metrics visibility)
  • Cloud Security
  • Versioned Object Storage & Lifecycle Policies
  • Caching Layers
  • FSx for Lustre (High-performance file system)
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript/node and C++.
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Best Practices - CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, mentoring.

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.

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.