**Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences,** **we’re** **dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in** **cutting-edge** **information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our** **IT** **team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.** **How you will make an impac** **t** **:** + Lead IT system architecture, design solutions, manage vendors, software contracts and projects focused on cloud infrastructure and IP protection + Architect robust cloud solutions that are scalable and meet the needs of solution development while ensuring solutions architecture is in adherence to appropriate regulatory requirements + Evaluate new IT technologies and build effective solutions for NPD + Architect end-to-end solutions using Cloud services and microservices (e.g., IoT and Container Services) and partner with key stakeholders (e.g., BU) to evaluate business needs + Develop configuration management/application deployment using tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, and/or Chef) for assigned software products + Perform complex software code review for products and may verify review of from team members + Lead in streamlining IT Business processes impacting NPD + Manage vendor relationship and harmonize needs across all stakeholders + Other duties as assigned by Management: Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to other team members **What** **you’ll** **need:** + 10 years years experience of related experience Required + Bachelor's Degree in related field + Certifications in related cloud disciplines + Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment + Experience with hospital networks, server and network infrastructure Preferred + Experience with Design for Six Sigma or related product development methods and processes Preferred + Knowledge of Medical Device product lifecycle to provide technical leadership Preferred **What else we look for:** • Demonstrated experience with best of Breed Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure and Software solutions • Demonstrated experience with two or more of the following: AWS S3, Redshift, Azure DW, Azure blob Storage • Demonstrated experience on best practices for AWS or Azure account setup, governance, and architecture • Experience with system engineering for combined hardware, software systems • Java, Python or other Object-Oriented Programming and troubleshooting skills preferred • Proficiency with software tools for requirements management, engineering analysis, and statistical analysis. • Demonstrated technical project management skills on multi-year projects with multi-functional teams • Advanced experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS preferred • Familiarity with container and resource management technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Apache Mesos preferred • Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives • Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines • Expert knowledge of Azure IaaS components like VMs, Virtual networks, Storage and PaaS components like App Service, Serverless computing, Storage • Expert knowledge of AWS VPCs, Subnets, EC2s, routing. • Expert knowledge of AWS Compute, Storage, IoT, Developer Tools. • Expert knowledge of IaC toolsets such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Powershell etc. • Ability to do Code Review for all Cloud Automation Scripts mostly written in Python, CloudFormation, Powershell etc • Strict attention to detail • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment • Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control