Principal Cloud Architect - Cardiac Diagnostics

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Mankato/Rochester; US-TX-Houston

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
The Principal Cloud Architect for the Cardiac Diagnostics, Inc. group will be responsible for designing, defining and implementing system requirements for complex customer systems and/or preparing studies and analyzing existing systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain Azure Architecture, considering scalability, performance, security and cost-effectiveness
• Lead Azure migration and disaster recovery planning, including assessing existing infrastructure, developing migration and DR strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including IaaS (Virtual Machines, and Storage), SaaS and PaaS (Service Bus, Redis, and Entra)  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize Azure spending
• Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance standards
• Designs, defines, implements system requirements, system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters by using current systems engineering methods and technologies.
• Documents system requirements by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.
• Tracks system engineering effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.
• Solves system problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
• Conducts special studies on subjects such as improving systems engineering practices, improving system quality, subsystem partitioning, etc. by researching and analyzing options for implementation.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Directs support personnel and project activities.
• Mentors engineers in software engineering activities/methodologies and domain knowledge.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in building processes related cloud services.
• Proven experience in leading complex system analysis from concept through commercialization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for problem-solving.
• Strong proficiency in creating and improving system and product requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including problem resolution.

Preferred qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in a formal Systems Engineering role.
• Experience in the Medical Device industry, focusing on design controls, user needs, intended use, system requirements, system design, and traceability.
• Experience with risk management, including identifying effective risk controls.
• Experience in human factors engineering, usability, or ergonomic design.
• Experience specifying and supporting cybersecurity design principles.
• Proven project leadership experience, leading teams on high-visibility/high-priority new technology ventures.
   

Requisition ID: 592628

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.