Staff Engineer - Cloud Software
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Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer - Cloud Software to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications and infrastructure. This role will be pivotal in shaping our cloud strategy and ensuring the high availability and performance of our critical life sciences platforms., * 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & conditions
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles., $60.00 - $96.00 per hour