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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Software Engineering – Full Stack

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

J&J is currently recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Raritan, NJ. Candidates with right skills based in other J&J locations will be considered on case by case basis.

The individual in this role will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and testing of software, translating business requirements into effective code within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) framework. This includes a strong emphasis on maintaining data integrity and quality during the design, migration, and configuration processes to meet the goals of the MedTech PLM product group.

The candidate will collaborate with key business subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine data strategies and progress the digital roadmap. Furthermore, this role will facilitate continuous improvements in the data engineering processes while closely engaging with PLM solution architects.

This person should have a comprehensive understanding of user needs and the expected business impact, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve essential metrics, specifically aimed at optimizing MedTech R&D within the R&D Product Lifecycle Management domain.

Technical Lead Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with business PLM subject matter experts and Windchill Solution Architects to understand the data needs and enable business processes.

- Lead the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) development by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of data engineering processes and technologies.

- Execute the data migration ETL and planned rehearsals to support the MT PLM deployment roadmap effectively.

- Work with other Lead Engineers/squads to manage risks, and to solve, escalate, and track cross-squad dependencies and impediments.

- Guide squad engineers in building and maintaining software, assisting them in resolving technical challenges and implementing solutions for meeting data needs.

- Ensure the code developed by squads is of high quality, well-documented, and adheres to Johnson & Johnson standards. Mentor and coach team members on best practices and principles, including through code reviews.

- Oversee the quality of technical deliverables from external vendors as necessary.

- Manage the deployment of the codebase from development to QA to Production, driving end-to-end testing to ensure solution quality.

- Enhance operational efficiency by introducing automation tools and scripts to the data migration processes.

- Support the Technical Product Owner and Product Analyst in defining user stories and acceptance criteria.

- Provide input on resource allocation to address critical bottlenecks and assist in onboarding new squad engineers.

- Integrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals.

Qualifications:

- Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree is a plus.

- Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in software development, data engineering, or a related technical domain.

• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing projects.

- Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ETL processes and tools (e.g., Alteryx, Informatica).

• Solid understanding of data modeling, data engineering concepts, and data migration strategies.

• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL OracleOracle, NoSQL etc) for structured and unstructured data.

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL.

• Experience with software version control systems and CI/CD tools (e.g., BitBucket).

• Knowledge of software development best pract