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Job Description

Our vision for Peripheral Intervention at BD

Our Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease and maintenance.

About the Job

Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage Software Development and Test teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
• Oversee the full software lifecycle—from planning and development to deployment and testing—ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams.
• Define and implement best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, QA, Hardware, and Regulatory, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive resource planning, performance management, and career development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, especially in regulated environments.

About you

Architectural & Design Skills 

• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns, particularly in projects involving embedded systems and hardware development. 
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and secure software systems. 
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps). 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (especially Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy standards. 
• Hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing frameworks. 

Soft Skills & Leadership: 

• At least 5+ years in leadership roles, managing multi-functional software teams. 
• Ability to mentor developers (SW and Embedded) and conduct effective code reviews. 
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. 
• Effective communication with multi-functional teams (QA, Product, DevOps). 
• Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). 
• Ownership of end-to-end delivery and technical decision-making. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, embedded systems or related field. 
• Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, including more than 5 years in leadership roles overseeing projects focused on/involving embedded systems and hardware design and development. 
• Proven experience in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and automation frameworks. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. 
• Experience delivering complex software projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, automotive, aerospace). 
• Experience in and knowledge of IEC62304 and 13495 standards preferred.

Salary Range €120K - €130K + Bonus + Benefits

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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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