Staff Software Engineer

Becton Dickinson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Engineering for an onsite role in Irvine, CA. You will build and maintain scalable platform infrastructure and services that integrate EHR and cloud applications, working across the full stack with Go, Java, React, and JavaScript.

Lead engineers, design robust APIs, and implement CI/CD pipelines while upholding high code quality and security standards in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building large-scale software applications in healthcare or related field.
• 2+ years experience in Terraform and/or CDK.
• Experience running and supporting production systems on AWS (2-3 yrs).
• Experience in leading engineers, planning and execution of deliverables.
• Experience in designing and building services with AWS.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Experience in Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Strong coding practices with well-documented code.
• Knowledge of SOX, PCI, HIPAA, data protection is a plus.
• Bachelor's or master's preferred in CS/IS/Engineering or proven experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development: design, implement, deploy, and support.
• Architect and guide end-to-end systems for performance, scale, and reliability.
• Work mainly with Go, Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Develop platform SDKs and RESTful APIs.
• Plan and lead other engineers to deliver features in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain CDK scripts for infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery and updates.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and API guides.

Skills

Go

Java

React

JavaScript

Terraform

CDK

AWS

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or master's in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

Airflow

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Join Our Innovative Team at Connected Care! Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking team that is transforming healthcare through cutting‑edge technology? Our mission is to make a tangible difference in patients' lives with world‑class technology capabilities.

Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

This role is ONSITE in Irvine, Laguna Canyon, CA – Ideal candidate will reside within a commutable distance to work 5 days onsite. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. Our people make all the difference in our success.

About the role

The Becton Dickinson Software Technology Solutions Division (STS) seeks a hands‑on Staff Engineer passionate about building and maintaining platform infrastructure and products that integrate EHR and cloud applications. This position requires an enthusiastic technical leader to work across the entire stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable measurable business growth. Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale and maintain high standards for code quality and application design. Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities. This highly collaborative position will partner with and advise multiple teams by guiding the creation and consumption of services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Architect and guide building end‑to‑end systems optimized for performance, scale and reliability.
• Work primarily in Go, Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Develop platform SDKs and RESTful APIs.
• Plan and lead other engineers to deliver features in a fast paced environment.
• Develop, maintain CDK scripts to support provisioning of infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipeline for efficient delivery and updates.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API guides and technical guides.
• Understand user experience and product strategy.
• Ensure the entire stack is designed and built with a customer‑centric mindset and able to make appropriate design trade‑offs.
• Clear communication and written skills to collaborate and influence across teams.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK or Terraform, ensuring reusable constructs, consistent deployment pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code best practices across engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain internal SDKs and developer tooling that abstract AWS service integrations, enabling teams to consume platform capabilities (e.g., S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS) reliably and efficiently.
• Own the reliability, security, and observability of AWS environments by managing IAM policies, VPC configurations, CloudWatch monitoring, and cost optimization across multi‑account or multi‑region setups.

Required skills and qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience in building large‑scale software applications in healthcare or related field.
• At least 2 years experience in Terraform and/or CDK.
• Must have experience running and supporting production systems on public cloud such as AWS – 2-3yrs.
• Experience in leading engineers, planning and execution of deliverables.
• Experience in designing and building services with AWS is a must.
• Experienced in multiple Cloud PaaS persistence technologies and in‑depth knowledge of cloud‑based offerings and orchestration technologies (AWS Step Function, Airflow, etc.).
• Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience in Java, React, and JavaScript.
• Must have good coding practices, including well‑documented code.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as SOX, PCI, HIPAA, Data Protection is a plus.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
• Experience in unit/integration testing.
• Education and experience required: Bachelor's or master's preferred in computer science, Information Systems, or an engineering field or proven experience. 7+ years of related experience.

Workplace and Recruitment policies

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Health and Accommodation policies

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Salary Range Information

Salary Range Information $129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD Annual

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance‑based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD Annual

Required Skills Optional Skills

Primary Work Location USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon Additional Locations Work Shift