Staff Software Engineer - Java

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Stryker is looking for a hardworking, hands-on Software Engineer to join our Cloud Applications team. You will help to design and implement new requirements for various speech interactions between the Stryker endpoints and the server and front-end applications in a hybrid cloud architecture. You will work with a dynamic multi-functional team to understand Stryker's overall speech system. In addition, you also be challenged to come up with innovative ideas including the design and the implementation of enhanced Speech APIs for delivering value-added capabilities and participate in the creation of automation tests. You will work on Alexa Skill development, allowing users to interact with their Alexa-enabled devices.

Who We Want:

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing products that help change patients' lives.

What you will do:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Design and develop highly scalable low latency applications for our mission critical Vocera Voice Server solutions to deliver high availability and high-performance software
• Contribute to all phases of lifecycle development including analysis, design, coding, testing ,and implementation, creating automation tests, writing well-designed, testable, and efficient code
• You will design and develop innovative solutions to fulfill project requirements and deliver features within project timelines
• Collaborate with the product line development teams and other teams to ensure features are effective
• Document your designs and product capabilities as needed
• Helping with enhancing the automation framework and increasing test coverage
• Research customer issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and report findings back to the team
• Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts
• Conduct, design, and select advanced prototyping and testing
• Conduct technology exploration and influence application in the business
• Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system-level designs independently
• Develop a number of invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets
• Independently make design tradeoff decisions while designing multiple components of the system

General Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success, both leading and influencing other leaders on the team
• Identify and lead the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required
• Execute and lead segments of complex product development to advance projects through the design /development/launch process
• Contribute to complex product development through release and lead one technical area of expertise
• Hold self and others accountable to deliver high-quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities
• Mentor, develop, and inspire others in current and future roles
• Lead code reviews for systems applying design principles, coding standards, and best practices

What You Need:

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience with Java, object-oriented analysis, and design patterns, and understanding of multithreading concepts

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):

• Understanding of networking and web server technology
• Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Python scripting
• Strong debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of versioning tools such as Bitbucket, Git and/or Perforce and build tools such as Gradle, Maven or Ant
• Experience with Node.js and Alexa skill development
• Experience with Voice Protocols like MRCP or SIP.

$109,500 - $232,900 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.