IT Architect

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About this role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a Solution Architect to support its Digital Marketing Content Management capabilities.  This is a visible and strategic role that will lead the technical strategy, architecture, governance, solutioning, and digital roadmap ensuring alignment with Boston Scientific’s enterprise architecture.  The successful candidate will define and implement architecture and design in accordance with architecture principles, will have a strategic mindset, make recommendations for the use of technology, support the incubation of new technology and capabilities, and be able to gain the trust of key business partners.  He/she will work closely with senior management to educate and to articulate the requirements necessary to promote architecture and overall digital goals.  He/she will be expected to identify and recommend ways to drive more value out of the company's technology assets, design stable and flexible high-performance solutions while maximizing reuse and avoiding redundancy. He/she will be required to work collaboratively across many teams and functions within the organization while being equally comfortable in technical conversations with developers and those involving business processes with key functional leaders.   

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborates with business owners and technology leaders to draft the tech and digital strategy & solutions that aligns with the overall business objectives. 
• Utilize the key Enterprise Architecture artifacts and methodologies to lead in the selection of tools, and components of all digital solutions.
• Helps set the strategic technical direction in alignment with the business strategy and technology standards.  
• Maintains a high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging technologies as well as industry trends.
• Reviews and approves design solutions that best meet the business needs of the enterprise, with a primary focus on innovation. 
• Works with other Architects to understand the enterprise landscape and assist in making architectural decisions for given space. 
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional and technical teams to provide advice and information to global groups and serve as an advocate to promote the benefits of the respective solution.
• Serves as a key technical resource in the creation of references architecture, strategic roadmaps, IT strategies, and plans.
• Effective communication across all levels of technical expertise including business partners. Communicates highly technical solutions to business partners at their level of technical understanding.
• Provide end user demonstrations and support where needed.
• Analyzes existing system landscape and tools to identify areas of improvement, optimization, and retirement.
• Works with external groups including integration and deployment teams on technical issues; data mapping and solution delivery.
• Supports the incubation of new technologies and capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in system design or analysis and/or system development
• Working knowledge of current technology trends across the industry

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Visio, LeanIX or relatable tools
• Understand the difference between conceptual, logical, and physical diagrams
• Ability to read and understand architecture diagrams with ease
• Ability to document communication work clearly and concisely

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years’ experience in Architecture
• Understanding of content management technologies and integrations
• Experience in medical device or life sciences industry
• Understanding of Strategic Planning process and how IT Strategy supports business needs and direction
• Certifications

Internal candidates’ requirements:

• A year in the current position, in the company.
• Performance Evaluation: Successful or above
• Don't have disciplinary actions in the last 6 months.

Requisition ID: 595460

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.