Software Technologist

Job Description

nullIn this role, you have the opportunity toDevelop and promote and API way of working for all the services of Philips IT. You would be participating in an initiative that is considered strategic for Philips IT.As Philips grows into becoming the frontrunner and trusted Go To company for solutions and services across the continuum of care and health, its Enterprise IT architecture will be increasing interwoven with its product architecture. Enabling this would need the Enterprise IT architecture to be evolutionary, incorporating platform thinking, a microservices based architecture based on cloud deployment practices.The Philips Enterprise IT architecture is predominantly based on off the shelf software. This is based on significant investments that need to be preserved. In such a circumstance a platform way of thinking needs to promote a Philips (Enterprise IT) API way of working with a set of orchestration capabilities that decouples us from vendor API and vendor specific orchestration only. A platform way of thinking combined with an optimal decomposition and a micro services architecture should also enable a better trade-off between a build vs buy compared to a buy only approach for functional capabilities offered.As part of our platform approach, the Philips API way of working will expect working with API management platforms, integration platforms, Cloud API gateways, API documentation tools that are often a combination of 3rd party tools and custom designs.You are responsible forThe Sr. Technical Specialist - API Mgmt. (this position) will focus on creating blueprints, engage in designing, documenting, developing & testing Philips enterprise APIs.This will involve being closely engaged with the teams the build out the API and managing its life cycle.Given our platform approach will promote an inner source way of development, building tools, techniques and methods to control API changes and versioning will be a key.You would also need to evolve automated test strategies for API s and work with various teams in deployment of the same.The Sr. Technical Specialist - API Mgmt. (this position)You are a part ofYou will be part of the central enterprise architecture team working in close collaboration and under the guidance of the Principal IT Architect. This team is responsible for the conceptualizing , designing and developing the platform.To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experienceBachelor s degree in engineering (computer science or equivalent) with 6+ years experience. This experience should include expertise in an API way of working that includes building micro services that have followed an API life cycle. Additionally, it is expected that one has worked with (either) API management platforms/integration platforms/API documentation tools.Experience in designing and developing solutions/services using SOA/Rest/Micro Service patterns and the associated programming languages used [Java, C#, Python, Go, Kotlin ]Mindsets and personal characteristicsThe role will be part of a geographically distributed team. This will need a global mindset and an ability to work with geographically distributed teams across time zones.The individual should have excellent communication skills, both written and spokenShould be a team player working as part of cross functional teams composed of IT, R&D, operations, and service across business and marketsAbility to appreciate multiple domains (within healthcare and wellness) and their overlapsShould be sensitive to cultural differences in globally spread teamsIn return, we offer youA chance to participate in conceptualization, definition, designing and realization of the Philips IT platform.A technically challenging work environment which works on cutting edge technologies.An exposure to work with a global team with wide variety of perspectives.Why should you join Philips Working at Philips is more than a job. It s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 2.5 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.To find out more about what it s like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the Working at Philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there,you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.,

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