Software Developer III (Backend)

Additional Location(s):US-MN-Arden Hills; US-IN-Spencer; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MA-Quincy

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At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools information and training well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

Software Developer III (Backend)

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific we are looking for an outstanding experienced and highly independent backend Software Developer III to design develop and maintain internal business tools and APIs. This role joins a newly created group that operates like a startup within Boston Scientific focused on delivering high-impact internal applications that reduce friction automate workflows and unlock data across the organization.

This team works with an MVP-first mindset prioritizing speed clarity and maintainability. Youll be expected to make strong technical decisions know when something is good enough for now and still protect the long-term vision of the platform. This role has high visibility and influence and youll play a key part in shaping backend standards and patterns for the group.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Owning backend systems and APIs end-to-end
  You will design develop test and deploy backend services with minimal oversight. This includes API design database modeling business logic and performance considerations. Code quality reliability and long-term maintainability are critical.
• Designing and building robust APIs
  You will be responsible for creating clean well-documented REST APIs using Django/FastAPI/django-ninja that frontend teams can depend on. You should be opinionated about API design and data contracts while remaining pragmatic.
• Delivering quickly without sacrificing quality
  You are expected to move fast while still writing readable testable and well-structured code. This includes appropriate testing documentation and thoughtful tradeoffs in the face of shifting priorities.
• Collaborating across disciplines
  You will work closely with frontend developers product partners and internal customers to translate business needs into simple scalable backend solutions. Clear communication and a problem-solving mindset are essential.
• Shaping backend standards and best practices
  As a level III developer you will help establish and reinforce patterns around API structure data access testing and deployment to ensure consistency and speed across the team.

What Were Looking For:
Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years experience in a similar role/function.
• Proven experience designing and delivering production APIs with hands-on involvement in performance analysis optimization and reliability improvements. Demonstrated success in these areas will distinguish top candidates.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  You will work with a wide range of internal customers and technical partners. The ability to clearly explain backend constraints tradeoffs and solutions is essential.
• Ownership and accountability
  You take responsibility for outcomes not just tasks and are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
• Adaptability and learning mindset
  The work is fast-paced and evolving. You must be able to learn new domains quickly and adjust as priorities

Required Technical Skills:

• Python advanced proficiency with a strong understanding of backend application design
• Django building and maintaining production-grade applications
• FastAPI and/or Django-Ninja designing and implementing REST APIs
• PostgreSQL schema design migrations query optimization
• RESTful API design clear contracts versioning validation and error handling
• Git (GitLab) and CI/CD workflows
• Containerized environments (Docker Kubernetes/EKS)
• Test-driven development or strong automated testing practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting internal tools and workflow-driven applications
• Familiarity with MVP-driven development and iterative delivery
• Exposure to frontend-backend collaboration even if not a frontend specialist
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban)
• Experience operating services in AWS environments

Requisition ID:621480

Minimum Salary: $76000

Maximum Salary: $144400

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training pertinent education including licensure and certifications among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly) non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g. any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt non-sales roles may also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion equality and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives we create a better more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients customers and communities we serve.

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