Sr Principal Engineer, Software Lead

Baxter International Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage start day one

ESPP with stock discount

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and 20–35 days PTO

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to serve as a Software Architect for our .NET platform.

You will translate product requirements into software architecture and hands-on code, partnering with another architect to shape the architecture and drive quality across the team. The role requires deep .NET expertise, excellent design judgment, and a passion for building robust software while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural standards in an Agile

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and delivering production software solutions on the .NET platform.
• Expert proficiency in C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and SQL Server.
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs and services using REST, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, data modeling, and SDLC best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, GitHub, containerization, and secure software development practices.
• Experience with Kubernetes, asynchronous messaging technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ), and cloud-native application development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and delivering solutions to complex technical challenges; HL7 FHIR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate product and system requirements into complete, unambiguous, and testable software requirements, and maintain traceability through to verification.
• Partner with a fellow architect to define and evolve the software architecture for our .NET application platform, weighing design alternatives and selecting cost-effective solutions that meet business objectives.
• Produce and maintain requirements and architecture deliverables, including software requirements specifications, architecture and design documents, and interface specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and deliver production software against the requirements and architecture you define.
• Lead technical feasibility analyses to inform requirements, architecture, and roadmap decisions.
• Establish and uphold architectural standards, patterns, and engineering practices, and serve as an independent reviewer in technical and design reviews.
• Mentor engineers in architecture, design, and lifecycle methodologies, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Influence technical strategy and roadmaps, and present architecture, technical, and project overviews to leadership.
• Plan and schedule requirements, architecture, and design activities, and coordinate engineers within quality, time, and budget boundaries.

Skills

C#

.NET

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework Core

SQL Server

REST APIs

GraphQL

Event-driven

Azure

CI/CD

GitHub

Containerization

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Agile/Scrum

HL7 FHIR

Education

Associate degree or higher in CS/SE

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Software Architect (.NET) Your Role at Baxter

As a Sr. Principal Software Engineer serving as a Software Architect, you will play a central role in carrying our .NET application software from product intent to working code. Working in close partnership with a fellow architect, you will translate product requirements into software requirements, shape those requirements into a sound software architecture, and implement them alongside the development team. This is a hands-on role that requires deep .NET expertise, strong design judgment, and a passion for building software the right way.

What You’ll be doing

• Translate product and system requirements into complete, unambiguous, and testable software requirements, and maintain traceability through to verification.
• Partner with a fellow architect to define and evolve the software architecture for our .NET application platform, weighing design alternatives and selecting cost-effective solutions that meet business objectives.
• Produce and maintain requirements and architecture deliverables, including software requirements specifications, architecture and design documents, and interface specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and deliver production software against the requirements and architecture you define.
• Lead technical feasibility analyses to inform requirements, architecture, and roadmap decisions.
• Establish and uphold architectural standards, patterns, and engineering practices, and serve as an independent reviewer in technical and design reviews.
• Mentor engineers in architecture, design, and lifecycle methodologies, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Influence technical strategy and roadmaps, and present architecture, technical, and project overviews to leadership.
• Plan and schedule requirements, architecture, and design activities, and coordinate engineers within quality, time, and budget boundaries.

What you’ll bring

• Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing and delivering production software solutions on the .NET platform.
• Expert proficiency in C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and SQL Server.
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs and services using REST, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, data modeling, and SDLC best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, GitHub, containerization, and secure software development practices.
• Experience with Kubernetes, asynchronous messaging technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ), and cloud-native application development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and delivering solutions to complex technical challenges; healthcare interoperability experience (HL7 FHIR) is a plus.

Baxter is dedicated to addressing the demand for flexibility in the workplace. We achieve this through our flexible workplace policy, which mandates a minimum number of days onsite each week. This policy offers the advantages of in-person connection and collaboration to advance our Mission. The flexible workplace policy adheres to local laws and legal regulations. Baxter reserves the right to modify, pause, or end this policy as business needs evolve.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,000-$198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

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