Software Architect, Connected Health

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# 75803 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Software Architect, Connected Health

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Software Architect within our Colgate Connect team.  Operating within the world’s leading Oral Care Company, Colgate Connect is a small team working in a startup-like environment.  We are a group of people inspired by the possibility of leveraging new technology to make everyday life healthier and pioneering new ways of working to achieve our goals.  We debuted our E1 toothbrush in 2018 exclusively through Apple - it’s a true breakthrough and only the beginning with a manual offering (M1) and a kids Augmented Reality experience building the base of an exciting portfolio of products and experiences.

The ideal candidate is experienced in software development, Continuous integration/ Continuous Deployment tools, is highly self-motivated and can work well across a diverse and evolving team of both internal and external partners.  They are proactive, able to prioritize, demonstrating excellent communication skills with technical and nontechnical audiences. We are looking for a strong team player with ability to collaborate with diverse team members to deliver optimal solutions supporting Colgate Connect platform.

Main responsibilities: 

•    Establish a technical vision for the Colgate Connect backend (backend application, DevOps infrastructure) and work with the development team to turn it into reality. 
•    Lead the design and deployment of the Colgate Connect backend and DevOps in support of all aspects of the Colgate Connect ecosystem. Ensuring a modular architecture for easy integration of new technology and third party integrations. 
•    Develop and maintain roadmap for backend applications, CI/CD and infrastructure.
•    Develop and implement automated testing strategy and programs.
•    Oversight and prioritization of the platforms development activities, with a focus on performance and reliability, test automation, standardization and refactoring in collaboration with the Product Management team.
•    Responsible for the quality of the groups technical deliverables.
•    Mentor technical resources on methods, procedures, and standards to be used during the design, development, and unit testing. 
•    Foster strong team dynamics across multiple locations.
•    Develop and manage the roadmap for maintaining all platform components at current versions, reducing the potential for P&R issues.
•    Ensure appropriate monitoring and alerts are in place for all platform components, and appropriate process for its management.
•    Define and track appropriate KPIs for development and associated process related activities.
•    Assess current and identify appropriate developer tools, processes, application support needs. 
•    Ensure appropriate infrastructure and backend is in place to facilitate Analytics and Data Science efforts.
•    Stay abreast of, and provide inputs to relevant technology best practices across GIT and externally.
•    Proactively propose these new technologies as solutions to business challenges/opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering or similar degree 
•    At least 5+ years’ experience developing and deploying end to end applications
•    More than 4+ years of experience in software development (Continuous integration/ Continuous development  tools)
•    Python knowledge programming 
•    Experience leading or working on Agile/SCRUM development teams
•    Strong experience with test driven development methodologies 
•    Experience with relational database technologies and data modeling 
•    Familiarity with REST API and web service development
•    Continuous integration/deployment software
•    Experience with container based software development/architecture

Preferred Experience:
•    Developing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
•    Provisioning / orchestration software (Terraform, Kubernetes)
•    Knowledge of wearables technology 
•    Familiarity with data privacy concepts (GDPR, PCI, HIPAA)
•    Django knowledge programming
 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.