Description

Wanted: Pioneers, explorers, forward thinkers

The BI X ambition is to save and improve lives for both humans and animals by developing smarter healthcare solutions. To do so, we need to be digital pioneers. Adventurers who push the boundaries of what is possible and rise to every future challenge.  If you want to shape the future of digital healthcare, to improve the quality of life for millions, this is your chance.

The Software Engineer  will be a part of BIX at Boehringer Ingelheim. BI X is the digital lab at Boehringer Ingelheim.   We develop ambitious digital products, services and platforms - wanted by the company,  desired by users, and sought by our partners.

You will be working as a full-stack engineer,  building and maintaining full-scale applications, encompassing both front-end and back-end development. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and delivering fully functioning web-based and mobile applications, backend services, in a collaborative  iterative environment. Development  from ideation and architecture to deployment and optimization, with opportunities to integrate data science solutions like analytics and machine learning The Engineer works closely with a cross-functional product team to ensure the delivery of robust applications that meet defined business needs and goals.

Compensation Data

_{This position offers a base salary typically between $115,000 and $181,000+ The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.}

Duties & Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain both the front-end and back-end components of full-fledged applications using state-of-the-art programming languages and frameworks, while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. Deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications aligned with defined business goals.
• System Operations and Support: Support, maintain, and optimize development and production environments, including the continuous delivery pipeline. Use automation tools and scripts to ensure efficient and reliable system maintenance, enabling seamless provisioning of solutions to users.
• Architecture Integration: Incorporate API-enabled backend technologies into application architecture, following established architecture frameworks and standards to deliver cohesive and maintainable solutions.
• Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the team and product owner, following agile methodologies, to deliver secure, scalable, and fully functional applications in iterative cycles.
• Testing Strategy and Framework Design: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.

Requirements

Principal Engineer

Associate degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related field with a minimum of 7 years experience; or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or MIS, with a minimum of 5 years of experience; or a Master degree in Computer Science, MIS, with a minimum 3 years of experience; or relevant Business or IT experience of minimum of 7 years. Minimum of 4 years of programming preferred.

Sr. Principal Engineer  

Associate degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field with a minimum of 11 years experience; or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or MIS, or related field with minimum 9 years of experience; or a Master degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field with minimum 7 years of experience; or relevant Business or IT experience of minimum of 11 years. Minimum of 6 years programming experience preferred.

• • Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) and one back-end framework (Next.js, Django, or Spring).
  • Experience in secure, scalable solutions, including database design, API development, and cloud services (AWS or Azure).
  • Hands-on expertise in agile development, test automation, IT security best practices, continuous development and deployment tools  (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes), and functional programming.
  • Familiarity with IT security, container platforms, and software environments across QA, DEV, STAGING, and PROD phases.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership in driving innovation and best practice adoption across the full-stack, as well as mentoring junior engineers
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Strong communication, mentorship, and cross-functional teamwork to drive innovation and align engineering with business goals.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities