Title:  Software Engr, D&T, Azure/Cloud Platform

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer, D&T,Azure/Cloud Paltform requires knowledge and expertise to participate in the architectural design, development, and enhancement of applications. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Development of business-critical applications using C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework (EF)
•    Writes high-quality code with microservice based architecture
•    Developing applications integrating in real-time with IoT devices
•    Works to build business knowledge and to transform this knowledge and business requirements into technical specifications
•    Development of communication interfaces using MQTT, OPC, SignalR, Sockets, etc.
•    Developing custom docker images, publishing it to docker registry and Azure Container Registry services 
•    Developing in an Agile methodology with Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS)
•    Estimates technical requirements and breaks down work to user stories and tasks
•    Plans, develops, tests, deploys and monitors cloud-based solution in a DevOps model
•    Collaborates with senior roles and Architects on various prototypes, or proof of concept, to test solutions
•    Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  
•    Minimum 3-5 years of experience .

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Experience in the following:
o    Developing & managing solutions using C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework (EF)
o    Microservice based architecture and development
o    Utilizing Open Data Protocol (OData), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
o    Setting up Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) / DevOps for cloud hosted or on-prem solution.
o    Developing in an Agile methodology with Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS)
o    Various code repositories like Git, TFS, etc.

•    Good understanding and knowledge of the following:
o    Docker, Docker Hub, Kubernetes and Helm for automating containerized application deployment 
o    Developing secure solution using Azure Active Directory and Azure Key Vaults
o    Application Monitoring and SOP’s for Azure Services App Management
o    Windows and Linux operating systems’

•    Familiar with 
o    Working with various database (MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Oracle)
o    Development of validated systems in a regulated environment is a plus
o    Development of Automated Testing Scripts to support validation requirements a plus.
o    Application service monitoring and application performance
o    Knowledge of an experience with using Azure IoT Hubs, Azure Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Azure Storages, Azure Cosmos Db, Azure Key Vaults, Data Lake and other Azure PaaS Services as plus.

•    Preferred:  
o    Overall 2+ years of experiences with .NET, C#, WPF, ASP.NET MVC with other Microsoft Tools and Technologies
o    1+ years of experiences with IoT / Edge development 

•    Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
•    Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description 
•    Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times

Physical and Travel Requirements
•    15% travel, including global travel
•    Occasional on-call work required

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.