Position Title:Solutions Architect
Location: Lewisville
Position Type: Full time
Description:
Why Orthofix?
Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.
Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side infrastructure and APIs that power mobile applications, built using the .NET framework as per marketing needs. This role requires a blend of hands-on development expertise and architectural leadership. This includes formal FDA-compliant design verification as well as documentation associated with the software.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position):
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Architectural Design: Design and architecture of scalable, secure, and performant backend systems and APIs for mobile applications using .NET technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#).
API Development: Develop, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs and other backend services to support mobile application functionality, including data storage, user authentication, and business logic.
Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage databases (SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB, etc.) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval for mobile applications.
Security & Performance: Implement robust security measures and optimize backend performance to ensure a secure and responsive user experience for mobile app users.
Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development and architecture.
Troubleshooting & Support: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues related to backend services and APIs, ensuring system stability and reliability.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and integrate solutions consisting of both computer hardware and other systems to meet specific business needs.
Contribute to creation of software design documents.
Assist with FDA-compliant software verification.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong proficiency with 5+ years of experience in C# and the .NET framework, particularly ASP.NET Core for API development.
5+ years of experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of database design and management (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Understanding of security best practices for API development and data protection.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Experience developing test suites to demonstrate software product compliance.
Experience with software life cycle processes such as application deployment, configuration management, and post-production support.
B.S. Engineering or Computer Science degree or equivalent.
NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with FDA guidance’s for general principles of software validation.
Experience working in the medical device industry.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk and use business equipment daily such as P.C., copier, fax, telephone, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 20 lbs.
Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.
Some travel may be required – approximately 5%.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
About Us:
Since 1980, Orthofix has evolved and grown to become one of the leading medical device companies with a spine and orthopedics focus in the world. Our newly merged Orthofix-SeaSpine organization is a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a comprehensive portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions, and a leading surgical navigation system. Our products are distributed in 68 countries worldwide.
Our medical device company is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and has primary offices in Carlsbad, CA, and Verona, Italy. Our combined company’s global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint also includes facilities and offices in Irvine, CA; Toronto, Canada; Sunnyvale, CA; Wayne, PA; Olive Branch, MS; Maidenhead, UK; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and São Paulo, Brazil.
Founded in Verona, Italy, and now headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix is proud to be recognized as the 8th Largest Orthopedic Medical Device Company in the World by Medical Design & Outsourcing magazine. Orthofix is committed to improving patients’ lives and delivering innovative, quality-driven solutions that empower physicians and healthcare organizations to meet the needs of their patients every day.
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