About CooperSurgical
JOB DESCRIPTION
CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.
CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com .
Responsibilities
As the Lead Backend Web Architect at CooperSurgical Inc., you will be instrumental in driving the backend development of our web applications. Your role involves defining and implementing robust, scalable, and secure server-side architectures, integrating with various databases and third-party services, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. You will lead and mentor backend development teams, manage project resources, and collaborate closely with frontend architects and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and efficient web solutions.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Architecting and implementing server-side logic and database integration.
- Leading and mentoring a team of backend developers, setting goals, and overseeing project progress.
- Collaborating with frontend architects to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of web applications.
- Managing resources, including budgeting and staffing for backend development projects.
- Ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of server-side applications.
- Implementing automated testing and deployment strategies for backend services.
- Keeping up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in backend development and advocating for their adoption where beneficial.
- Facilitating communication and integration with external systems and APIs.
- Participating in Agile/Scrum development processes and contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Travel:
This position is available remotely, with occasional travel to the Los Angeles, CA or Trumbull, CT or other remote possibly international locations up to 10% of the year.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in backend programming languages and frameworks, such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, etc.
- Experience with database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.
- Knowledge of server, network, and hosting environments.
- Strong understanding of security principles and compliance standards relevant to web development.
- Ability to design and manage APIs.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment methodologies.
- Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Background in working with HIPAA & PCI Security standards.
- Experience with SaaS platforms.
Work Environment:
- Dedicated and Quiet Workspace: A home office setup that is separate from personal spaces, ensuring a focused and professional environment for uninterrupted work.
- Reliable High-Speed Internet: A must for seamless access to cloud-based services, efficient task completion, and steady communication with team members.
- Self-Discipline and Time Management: The ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain productivity independently, adhering to deadlines.
- Regular Breaks and Physical Activity: Incorporating breaks and physical exercises into the routine to combat the sedentary nature of prolonged computer work.
- Flexible Scheduling with Consistency: While offering flexible work hours, maintaining a consistent daily routine to align with team collaboration and core business hours.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in backend development, with a track record of leading development teams.
- - Demonstrated experience in building and managing large-scale web applications.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $121,000- $161,000. The actual base pay includes many factors, and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
