Staff Software Developer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Developer to join our growing team. This role requires a consistent record of leading small development teams, delivering high-quality software, and collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in crafting our development processes, improving our codebase, and ensuring the successful delivery of our projects.

Where you'll come in:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team of developers, providing guidance, support, and code reviews. Ensure the team delivers high-quality, well-documented code that meets established standards.
• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using either Python or JavaScript (experience with both is a plus). Strong focus on event-driven architectures is crucial.
• Team & Process Improvement: Collaborate with the team to define and implement coding standards, process efficiencies, and deployment processes. Champion initiatives to improve code quality, security posture, and overall development efficiency.
• CI/CD Implementation & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable software releases.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience working with either Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) is required. Give to the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing and other non-IT business partners to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Vendor Management: Work with our vendors to optimize the utilization of their platforms and negotiate for better services. You will need to be forceful and assertive when necessary to ensure our needs are met.
• International Collaboration: Experience working with and leading teams in overseas locations is required.
• Project Management: Participate in project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Problem Solving & Proactive Approach: Anticipate potential problems and proactively implement solutions to prevent issues before they arise.
• JIRA Proficiency: Experience working within a JIRA-centric workflow is critical.

What makes you successful:

• Strong proficiency in either Python or JavaScript. Experience with both is highly desirable.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (GCP or AWS).
• Experience working with and managing overseas teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with Marketing and other non-IT business partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with JIRA or similar project management tools.
• Experience with specific cloud technologies within GCP or AWS (e.g., specific services, serverless functions) is a plus
• Experience with specific frameworks/libraries relevant to your chosen language (e.g., React, Node.js, Django, Flask) is a plus
• Experience with security standard processes and tools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years leading small development teams.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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