Senior Solutions Architect

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values - Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together - we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people's lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side infrastructure and APIs that power mobile applications, built using the .NET framework as per marketing needs. This role requires a blend of hands-on development expertise and architectural leadership. This includes formal FDA-compliant design verification as well as documentation associated with the software.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and performant backend systems and APIs for mobile applications using .NET technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#).
• API Development: Develop, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs and other backend services to support mobile application functionality, including data storage, user authentication, and business logic.
• Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage databases (SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB, etc.) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval for mobile applications.
• Security & Performance: Implement robust security measures and optimize backend performance to ensure a secure and responsive user experience for mobile app users.
• Collaboration: Work closely with mobile app developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver integrated solutions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development and architecture.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues related to backend services and APIs, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate solutions consisting of both computer hardware and other systems to meet specific business needs.
• Contribute to creation of software design documents.
• Contribute to the design and risk analysis for each medical device software project.
• Assist with FDA-compliant software verification.

What skills and experience will you need?

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
  

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Strong proficiency with 8+ years of experience in C# and the .NET framework, particularly ASP.NET Core for API development.
• 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of database design and management (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure App Service, AWS Lambda) for deploying and managing backend APIs.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of security best practices for API development and data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience developing test suites to demonstrate software product compliance.
• Experience with software life cycle processes such as application deployment, configuration management, and post-production support.
• B.S. Engineering or Computer Science degree or equivalent.

What qualifications are preferred?

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Experience with FDA guidance's for general principles of software validation.
• Experience working in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of mobile app development principles and challenges.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

SUPERVIOSORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Informal technical training and professional mentoring of less senior team members and contractors as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.
  

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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