Lead Software Engineer, Digital Products

Description

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

Brief Job Overview

The Digital & Innovation group at USP is seeking a Full Stack Developers with programming skills in Cloud technologies to be able to build innovative digital products. We are seeking someone who understands the power of Digitization and help drive an amazing digital experience to our customers.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

The position's purpose should provide a high-level overview of why the position exists and briefly identify the most critical priorities of the position. This is an opportunity to highlight any features or duties of the role related explicitly to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging work of the Department.

• Build scalable applications/ platforms using cutting edge cloud technologies.
• Constantly review and upgrade the systems based on governance principles and security policies.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile development processes to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and team members
• Document and communicate technical designs, processes, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Who USP is Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in leading successful, full-stack new product software development teams (e.g., software engineering, software architecture, data management, UI/UX) in a dynamic environment focused on agile methodologies, continuous customer feedback and fast iteration.Must have hands-on experience in building enterprise level Sasa applications/ products using cloud technologies.
• Extensive knowledge on Java Spring Boot applications and design principles.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java/ .NET, React JS/Node.js
• Good experience with AWS / Azure services, such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and Cloud Formation
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, best practices, and security principles
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong experience in microservices architecture, automated testing practices.
• Able to mentor junior software developers/engineers
• Experience leading initiatives related to continuous improvement or implementation of new technologies. Works independently on most deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience with scientific chemistry nomenclature or prior work experience in life sciences, chemistry, or hard sciences or degree in sciences
• Experience with pharmaceutical datasets and nomenclature
• Experience working with knowledge graphs
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• Self-directed and able to handle multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks independently
• Able to make tough decisions when trade-offs are required to deliver results
• Strong communication skills required: Verbal, written, and interpersonal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1-2 direct reports

Benefits

USP provides you with the benefits you need to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off, comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial wellbeing is protected.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—from the standards we make to the partnerships and conversations we cultivate. An environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.