Senior IT Technologist - Cranial and Spinal Technologies IT

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic in Rice Creek, Minnesota, seeks a senior technical leader to own the MyCASE platform architecture and drive scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications. You will guide cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and improve deployment speed through automation.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with Java, React, APIs, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices, with a focus on user experience and platform observability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience in IT.
• Experience designing and scaling enterprise apps under high load.
• Proficient in cloud platforms, APIs, and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture and performance of MyCASE platform.
• Lead technical decisions including architecture approvals and solution direction.
• Drive CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor team members and guide project execution across initiatives.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability across systems.

Skills

Java

React

APIs

Cloud architectures

CI/CD

DevOps

AI tools

Security

Observability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP Commerce Cloud

AWS

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Sep 2026.

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Rice Creek, Minnesota.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

General Responsibilities

• Develops, documents, and configures systems specifications that conform to defined architecture standards, address business requirements, and processes.
• Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting hardware and software compliance and security standards.
• Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements and characteristics of overall system.
• Establishes and documents system design, parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems functionality, performance and compatibility, and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of configurations, such as existing and projected computing capacity and capabilities.
• Actively identifies system functionality or performance deficiencies, executes changes to existing systems, and tests functionality of the system to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, data integrity, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• May document testing and maintenance of system updates, modifications, and configurations. May act as a liaison with key technology vendor technologists or other business functions.
• Responsible for defining and owning platform security compliance, meeting performance benchmarks, improving user experience and efficiency by providing technical leadership and guidance
• Ability to navigate challenges within large IT organization by reaching and coordinating multiple cross functional teams
• Ability to influence technical direction and constructively challenge existing approaches to improve outcomes for the improvement of the system and the organization

Key Accountabilities (first 6-12 Months)

• Improve platform stability and performance under peak transaction volumes
• Reduce reliance on vendor-led technical decisions by strengthening internal architecture ownership
• Modernize integrations and improve efficiency across enterprise systems
• Enhance deployment speed and quality through automation and CI/CD improvements
• Improve SDLC efficiency and delivery velocity using AI tools and optimizing processes by working with Medtronic and vendor teams

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture and performance of the MyCASE platform and associated systems
• Lead technical decision-making, including architecture design approvals and solution direction
• Drive accountability across internal teams and vendor partners to ensure alignment with architecture and engineering standards
• Lead system design, configuration, and architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business and technology standards
• Own technical specifications including APIs, integrations, and system design documentation
• Drive cloud architecture, performance optimization, and platform scalability across applications
• Define and implement non-functional requirements including performance, security, and reliability
• Identify and resolve system performance issues, implement continuous improvements, and ensure high availability
• Lead system testing, data integrity validation, and overall system quality assurance
• Oversee deployment planning and ensure compliance with security and enterprise standards
• Establish monitoring, logging, and automation strategies to improve operational stability and efficiencyAct as a technical liaison across IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to align priorities and execution
• Drive CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices to improve delivery speed and quality
• Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and guide project execution across initiatives
• Contribute to technology strategy and solution design to enhance user experience and business outcomes
• Drive evaluation and adoption of approved AI-enabled capabilities and automation solutions that improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, platform reliability, and user experience while adhering to Medtronic governance and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year technical roadmap for MyCASE and related Spine platforms, aligning business objectives, platform modernization, cloud strategy, automation, and integration priorities.
• Provide technical governance and oversight for vendor-delivered solutions through architecture reviews, code quality standards, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure technology solutions support business growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and revenue-critical processes.
• Accountable for platform observability, including monitoring, logging, alerting, operational metrics, and reliability engineering practices.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 4+ years of experience

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous Medtronic experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise applications under high volume and performance demands
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent), including performance optimization and cost management
• Deep understanding of API design, system integration, and distributed architecture patterns
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern DevOps practices
• Experience in working with AI tools and knowledge in market leading AI tools and capabilities
• Experience in working with enterprise platform in leading performance improvements and AI adoption
• Experience in working with large IT organization and expertise in working with cross functional teams
• Hands-on experience owning production systems at scale (high transaction volume, multi-region environments)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Solid experience in system design, application architecture, and integration concepts (APIs, data flows)
• Experience working in cloud-based environments and managing application performance and reliability (implied from responsibilities)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision
• Experience with SAP Commerce Cloud and AWS cloud platforms
• Hands-on experience with Java, React, and modern application development frameworks
• Experience designing and developing APIs and integrating multiple enterprise systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, application monitoring, and cloud configuration practices
• Experience leading security, performance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Understanding of e-commerce platforms, architecture, and domain concepts

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$97,600.00 - $146,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

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