Principal Software Engineer

5 days ago

Exton, United States West Pharmaceutical Services Full time

Principal Software Engineer (Information Technology)

Requisition ID: 66541

Date: Nov 24, 2024

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Digtl & Transfrmtion

Description:

This role is hybrid in nature located out of our Exton, PA office. Candidates applying must be residing with a 50 mile radius to the job location or willing to relocate.

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary:

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development and testing of complex software to create custom solutions and services tailored to the needs of the business and its customers. Assists Management in setting and communicating technical objectives and selection of tools and languages. This role requires in depth knowledge of relevant technologies in the development, automation and IoT space . The person in this role will act as a SME within the Digital Manufacturing & Automation group focused on development tasks in a fast pace environment using Agile methodology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs, develops and tests software to create solutions and services tailored to the needs of the business and its customers, impacting the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives.

  • Analyzes complex data to interpret business challenges and effectively leads the installation of new systems or the modification of existing systems for improved efficiency/effectiveness.

  • Manages the software development lifecycle.

  • Lead multiple large-scale software development projects

  • Applies principles of SDLC and Lean/Agile/ XP/TDD/CI/CD methodologies to deliver high quality, secured, and scalable software modules.

  • Evaluates current or proposed software development projects and provides feedback on feasibility

  • Partners with clients and cross-functional departments to lead projects, communicate project statuses and proposals with the business.

  • Guides junior and senior programmers as they work with end-users and support staff in the development of functional and technical specifications; reviews completed specifications and recommends actions

  • Monitors system performance, tests new software, and fixes complex bugs using analytical thinking, tools and judgement to identify innovative solutions.

  • Assists upper management with creation & administration of corporate operating & capital budgets.

  • Applies best practices and standard operating procedures.

  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent STEM degree.

  • 5+ years in software design and programming.

  • Experience in C, C#, VB.Net, and VBA

  • Experience with Device Communications (ex. OPC UA , OPC DA, MQTT, custom drivers, etc.)

  • Experience with common databases, Networking, Security Standards

  • Experience with developing, implementing and supporting systems utilizing REST APIs.

  • Experience utilizing JSON , ODATA, XML

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Fluent in C, C #.Net Core , .Net, VB.Net, ASP.Net, ADO.Net or equivalent technology, experience developing, exposing and consuming web services.

  • Familiar with version control tools such as Git and Azure Dev Ops.

  • Skilled in writing code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.

  • Skilled in core data structures and algorithms and implements them using language of choice

  • Ability to simultaneously lead multiple large-scale software development projects. This role includes establishing and communicating the project's technical direction

  • Ability to work virtually in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with high flexibility and rapid response time.

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts; anticipate potential objections and influence others to adopt a different point of view.

  • Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

  • Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

  • Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on programming experience using relevant languages.

  • Familiar with Microsoft SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB

  • Experience with Azure, Azure Pipelines.

  • Experience using containerized application components and deployment to Kubernetes, Linux

  • Experience developing software within a regulated manufacturing industry

  • Experience with UWP, WinForms

  • Experience using Entity Framework

Physical and Travel Requirements

  • Up to 10% - 15% global travel required

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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

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