Senior Software Architect

Birmingham - Calthorpe Road

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Description

Senior Software Integration Architect

Are you a Software Engineer with a passion for healthcare?

Would you like to be part of an organisation which is committed to improving patient lives worldwide through education, collaboration, and innovation?

Do you want to make a difference?

If your answer is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for!

As a Senior Software Integration Architect at the Binding Site, you will be a key member of a team focused on the development of automated systems that improve the efficiency and quality of diagnostic testing.  You will work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to bring new and improve diagnostic tests to patients around the globe. 

This is a brand-new role and reports directly into Head of Systems & Software Development

 

THE ROLE

  • Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to determine requirements for new software or applications
  • Define common architecture elements/frameworks spanning multiple product lines to ensure inoperability, scalability, and maintainability
  • Define technology strategy together with external partners
  • Successfully communicate all concepts and guidelines to internal and external development teams
  • Act as a subject matter expert for technology domain / area
  • Take on multiple projects, align across Binding Site portfolio, build, and drive a technology roadmap, manage internal and external cross-functional stakeholders 
  • Participate in system design/review meetings to ensure appropriate integration and connectivity within overall system.
  • Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility etc.
  • Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement in a fast paced and growing organization
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical devices, technologies and regulatory landscape related to the company’s products

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE / REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor or more advanced degrees in Computer Science or other relevant discipline
  • Experience in the role of an architect, leading technical teams, designing software systems, and operating at the engineering management team level
  • Have successfully built, deployed, and supported software solutions for medical devices and/or enterprise-scale web applications in the cloud (in a leadership role)
  • Experience defining and managing software development with 3rd party providers
  • Familiarity with the technological trends and their relevance to the healthcare industry

 

Location: 3 days onsite Edgbaston Birmingham Head Office & 2 days Remote from home 

Hours of work: 40 hours

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Contributory Pension, 6% company contribution
  • Annual Bonus scheme
  • 25 days annual plus bank holiday and service days
  • Life cover 3 x salary
  • Medicash Healthcare Plan, this includes routine dental treatment, opticians, prescription charges,
  • Sustainable Electric Car Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme, up to £2500
  • Travel wise, travel assistance scheme

 

Working for us:

Founded in 1986 by a group of former researchers based at the University of Birmingham, Binding Site is today recognised as a market leader in the development of products for the investigation of a range of disorders involving immunodeficiency. Our position as a scientific leader in our field for Multiple Myeloma provides solutions to clinicians and laboratories around the world.

Integral to the success of Binding Site, is the way we value, develop, and empower our workforce. Everyone is welcome irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, age or disability. We pride ourselves on been an inclusive employer for all, reinforced by been Business Disability Forum Member, Stonewall Champion & LGBQT+ foundation.

There’s lots of opportunities to get involved with our Charity Committee, EDI or Employee forums in creating a collaborative culture by winning together and making a difference every day

We recognise that work plays a big part in our lives, so we are proud of our positive employee engagement record, our and our commitment to continue listening to our people and improving what we do. We firmly believe that by working together we can make the Binding Site the best possible place to work and build a sustainable future for our workforce and local communities.

In addition, Binding Site has been recognised at the 2021 Birmingham Post Business Awards, winning both “Company of the Year” and “International Trade and Export” Awards.

We aim to make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive to all. Please get in touch directly if there is specific support required