Sr Software Cloud Engineer, Hybrid

Key Skills

Algorithms, Apache Kafka, AWS, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Design, DevOps, DynamoDB, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, Lambda, Python Programming

Job Description

Help us tame our data. Be part of Data team focused on transforming how chronic disease is managed through application of modern data science & engineering application solutions, catering to both your engineering mentality and desire to make a difference in world. With access to large amounts of related data, you will help create data solutions that simplify care and improve clinical outcomes.   

Medtronic Diabetes is focused on transforming diabetes care for better freedom and great health, serving patients across the continuum of diabetes. Our goal is to become a holistic diabetes management company focused on making a real difference in outcomes and cost. We want to transform healthcare toward value-based models by driving both product and business model innovation with the goal of elevating patient experience, improving clinical outcomes and lowering the total cost of care for our customers. Data driven applications and you would be central to making this happen  

A Day in the Life  

• Design and develop secure data processing platforms for predominantly real time data analytics & data science algorithms  
• Build and design robust distributed data processing systems architectures that are highly scalable and performant  
• Establish and adhere to strong data engineering best practices  
• Keep up with and implement modern data solutions  
• Interface with regulatory stakeholders to guide development that conforms to requirements  

• Own deliverables from ideation to operating in production, i.e., “If you build it, you run it.”  

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Supports development and execution of the organization’s cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, maintenance and support of cloud architecture.
• Works with stakeholders across the organization to evaluate cloud systems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Responsible for complete end to end project management for the assigned project(s) which includes project planning, delivery, client interaction, trouble shooting and implementation support.
• Drives the application of principles, theories and concepts based on the Cloud Stack and determines the best course of action.
• Assesses opportunities for application and process improvement and prepares documentation to share with team members and other affected parties.
• Requires sound technical knowledge combined with reasonable understanding of business issues.

Must Have:  

• Bachelor’s with 4+ years of experience, Master’s with 2+ years of experience.  Degree must be in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or similar field.  

• Must have experience in key AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, KMS, etc. 
• Knowledge and Experience implementing and using Kafka, CloudWatch, ELK, CloudTrail

• Proficiency in at least one compiled and one scripted language – Python, Java etc.  
• Must have experience creating APIs to pull data from one location to another. 
• Should be Hands-on developer
• Experience in CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience in developing systems for AWS meeting high availability, Performance, security and scalability criteria.

• Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Excellent communication skills - Verbal as well written 

 Nice to Have  

• AWS Cloud certification  

• Proficiency with relational database technologies  
• Experience in NoSQL technologies including graph, document, and key-value data storage technologies  
• Good to have knowledge and experience in Apache Spark, Hadoop, New Relic APM, REST API development, Microservices using Spring boot.
• Good to have knowledge and experience in at least one container platform like Docker, Kubernetes etc. 
• Documented experience with application of Continuous Integration/ Delivery  

• Robust and in-depth knowledge of Python, R, or other language used for analytics  
• Robust and in-depth knowledge of Java or other compiled language  
• Experience with metadata management and data governance  
• Experience with mentoring and managing other technical staff members, engineers and scientists  
• Experience in medical device industry  

• Understanding of FDA regulations including (ISO) 13485   

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)