Principal Software Engineer

Overview

Werfen

 

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

 

Position Summary

Participate in software development for medical device applications.  Responsibilities span the software development life-cycle, including requirements definition, design, construction, test, and maintenance.  Conducts feasibility of proposed designs to determine their ability to function as intended.  Develop and maintain detailed documentation for both internal and external customers.  Operates within defined processes and procedures to identify necessary activities and determine appropriate actions.  May collaborates across organizational functions to achieve company and project objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Owns software requirements management and requirements analysis, including, conversion of end-user needs and use cases to verifiable requirements, coordinates requirements-related activities, such as grooming and tracing, with cross-function teams.
• Collaborate in the development of Cloud-based solutions
• Collaborates with cross-functional team involved in the development of medical diagnostic devices and medical device software used in transfusion diagnostics
• Engages in other Software Development Lifecycle activities such as software design, implementation and (manual & automated) testing activities
• Drives the conversation and frames requirements for future-facing customer products involving Cloud technologies
• Functions in fast-pased Agile environment requiring successful delivery of complex products on time requires proficiency in Agile practices like iterative development, continuous integration/deployment.
• Excels in communication and documentation skills: Clearly communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and authoring, reviewing, and approving technical documentation
• Ensures attention to detail and commitment to quality: On-time, high-quality deliveries depend on a meticulous approach to development and rigorous testing.
• Dedicated to the ability to learn and adapt: Keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies and methodologies requires a curiosity for continuous learning and the flexibility to adapt to new tools, frameworks, and approaches.

Networking/Key Relationships

• Development and Testing Teams - Collaborate closely to ensure software meets requirements, adheres to standards, and is tested integrated throughout the development lifecycle. Interactions are frequent and require strong technical communication skills.
• Cross-functional teams (Product, Project Management, UI/UX, etc.) - Coordinate efforts, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment on priorities, milestones, and deliverables. Communication needs to be clear to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• External Vendors/Consultants - Engage with third parties as needed for specialized capabilities, managed services, or consulting. Interactions require vetting technical approaches, establishing integration points, and overseeing work.
• Technical Support - Field technical inquiries, investigate issues and provide guidance to internal teams supporting external customers. Ability to troubleshoot and communicate complex technical concepts is essential.
• Senior Leadership - Present technical strategies and roadmaps and provide expertise to influence and align on technical direction. Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Recruiting & Mentoring - Participate in technical interviews, evaluate candidates, and mentor junior team members on technical best practices and career development.

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Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience equal to or greater than 8 years of work experience.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Active involvement as primary resource for requirements management in complex projects involving multiple subsystems and interfaces, a must
• Demonstrable record of applying Risk-ba