Associate Director, Software Engineering at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director, Software Engineering is accountable for leading and managing a team of developers who focus on full-stack web applications, APIs, and microservices, all within an Agile framework. This hands-on role includes planning, technical design, task assignment, and execution. Additionally, this role is also involved in assessing performance of his/her group within our functional unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads application development projects and works with internal stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes
• Manages an Agile-based development team focused on supporting and enhancing existing applications, primarily utilizing Python as well as other web development frameworks
• Designs, integrates, and deploys scalable technology and data solutions across various functional areas.
• Contribute to long term strategic vision of the Software Engineering team by developing modular, reusable systems and standardizing best practices.
• Assesses performance of the team and creates opportunities for their continued growth and development of the team
• As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of software development frameworks and technologies
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like Flask, or equivalent technologies
• Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway)
• Strong understanding of relational databases
• Experience with container services such as Docker, ECS, and Fargate
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining modern web development security practices
• Expertise in modern CI/CD processes and pipelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience in leading mid-sized technology projects across multiple domains within a function
• Experience using older web development technologies such as ColdFusion, Django, and ExtJS
• Experience using large language models to support web application development

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other discipline
• 8 years of software development experience and 2 years of supervisory/management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Biopharma industry a plus

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com