Senior IT Technologist - Cranial and Spinal Technologies IT

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jul 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Rice Creek, Minnesota. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Develops, documents, and configures systems specifications that conform to defined architecture standards, address business requirements, and processes. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting hardware and software compliance and security standards. Evaluates interface between hardware and software, operational requirements and characteristics of overall system. Establishes and documents system design, parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems functionality, performance and compatibility, and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of configurations, such as existing and projected computing capacity and capabilities. Actively identifies system functionality or performance deficiencies, executes changes to existing systems, and tests functionality of the system to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, data integrity, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage. May document testing and maintenance of system updates, modifications, and configurations. May act as a liaison with key technology vendor technologists or other business functions. Responsible for defining and owning platform security compliance, meeting performance benchmarks, improving user experience and efficiency by providing technical leadership and guidance Ability to navigate challenges within large IT organization by reaching and coordinating multiple cross functional teams Ability to influence technical direction and constructively challenge existing approaches to improve outcomes for the improvement of the system and the organization KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (FIRST 6-12 MONTHS) Improve platform stability and performance under peak transaction volumes Reduce reliance on vendor-led technical decisions by strengthening internal architecture ownership Modernize integrations and improve efficiency across enterprise systems Enhance deployment speed and quality through automation and CI/CD improvements Improve SDLC efficiency and delivery velocity using AI tools and optimizing processes by working with Medtronic and vendor teams ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Own the end-to-end technical architecture and performance of the MyCASE platform and associated systems Lead technical decision-making, including architecture design approvals and solution direction Drive accountability across internal teams and vendor partners to ensure alignment with architecture and engineering standards Lead system design, configuration, and architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business and technology standards Own technical specifications including APIs, integrations, and system design documentation Drive cloud architecture, performance optimization, and platform scalability across applications Define and implement non-functional requirements including performance, security, and reliability Identify and resolve system performance issues, implement continuous improvements, and ensure high availability Lead system testing, data integrity validation, and overall system quality assurance Oversee deployment planning and ensure compliance with security and enterprise standards Establish monitoring, logging, and automation strategies to improve operational stability and efficiency Act as a technical liaison across IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to align priorities and execution Drive CI/CD, automation, and engineering best practices to improve delivery speed and quality Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and guide project execution across initiatives Contribute to technology strategy and solution design to enhance user experience and business outcomes Drive evaluation and adoption of approved AI-enabled capabilities and automation solutions that improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, platform reliability, and user experience while adhering to Medtronic governance and security requirements. Develop and maintain a multi-year technical roadmap for MyCASE and related Spine platforms, aligning business objectives, platform modernization, cloud strategy, automation, and integration priorities. Provide technical governance and oversight for vendor-delivered solutions through architecture reviews, code quality standards, design reviews, and engineering best practices. Ensure technology solutions support business growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and revenue-critical processes. Accountable for platform observability, including monitoring, logging, alerting, operational metrics, and reliability engineering practices. MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications) High school diploma (or equivalent) and 4+ years of experience NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications) Previous Medtronic experience strongly preferred Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise applications under high volume and performance demands Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent), including performance optimization and cost management Deep understanding of API design, system integration, and distributed architecture patterns Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern DevOps practices Experience in working with AI tools and knowledge in market leading AI tools and capabilities Experience in working with enterprise platform in leading performance improvements and AI adoption Experience in working with large IT organization and expertise in working with cross functional teams Hands-o