Software Developer III (Backend)

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

Software Developer III (Backend)

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, we are looking for an outstanding, experienced, and highly independent backend Software Developer III to design, develop, and maintain internal business tools and APIs. This role joins a newly created group that operates like a startup within Boston Scientific, focused on delivering high-impact internal applications that reduce friction, automate workflows, and unlock data across the organization.

This team works with an MVP-first mindset, prioritizing speed, clarity, and maintainability. You'll be expected to make strong technical decisions, know when something is "good enough for now," and still protect the long-term vision of the platform. This role has high visibility and influence, and you'll play a key part in shaping backend standards and patterns for the group.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Owning backend systems and APIs end-to-end
  • You will design, develop, test, and deploy backend services with minimal oversight. This includes API design, database modeling, business logic, and performance considerations. Code quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability are critical.
• Designing and building robust APIs
  • You will be responsible for creating clean, well-documented REST APIs using Django/FastAPI/django-ninja that frontend teams can depend on. You should be opinionated about API design and data contracts while remaining pragmatic.
• Delivering quickly without sacrificing quality
  • You are expected to move fast while still writing readable, testable, and well-structured code. This includes appropriate testing, documentation, and thoughtful tradeoffs in the face of shifting priorities
• Collaborating across disciplines
  • You will work closely with frontend developers, product partners, and internal customers to translate business needs into simple, scalable backend solutions. Clear communication and a problem-solving mindset are essential.
• Shaping backend standards and best practices
  • As a level III developer, you will help establish and reinforce patterns around API structure, data access, testing, and deployment to ensure consistency and speed across the team.

What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software development, or related field; additional industry experience may be considered in lieu of an academic degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant, professional experience with a completed Bachelor's degree, or minimum of 6 years of relevant, professional experience without a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience designing and delivering production APIs, with hands-on involvement in performance analysis, optimization, and reliability improvements. Demonstrated success in these areas will distinguish top candidates.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• You will work with a wide range of internal customers and technical partners. The ability to clearly explain backend constraints, tradeoffs, and solutions is essential.
• Ownership and accountability
• You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks, and are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
• Adaptability and learning mindset
• The work is fast-paced and evolving. You must be able to learn new domains quickly and adjust as priorities
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Python - advanced proficiency with a strong understanding of backend application design
  • Django - building and maintaining production-grade applications
  • FastAPI and/or Django-Ninja - designing and implementing REST APIs
  • PostgreSQL - schema design, migrations, query optimization
  • RESTful API design - clear contracts, versioning, validation, and error handling
  • Git (GitLab) and CI/CD workflows
  • Containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
  • Test-driven development or strong automated testing practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software development, or related field
• Experience supporting internal tools and workflow-driven applications
• Familiarity with MVP-driven development and iterative delivery
• Exposure to frontend-backend collaboration, even if not a frontend specialist
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience operating services in AWS environments

Requisition ID: 622536

Minimum Salary: $78300

Maximum Salary: $148800

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.