Sr Associate I, Software Engineering(T)

Summary of Position:

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly. The Sr. Associate I, Software Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for designing and developing software solutions by applying technical expertise and collaborating with other engineers.

Specifics Include:
• Design and implement software solutions based on requirements
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality code standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues promptly
• Build technical expertise and develop problem-solving skills
• Contribute to software development projects, ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements
• Make decisions on design and implementation within assigned tasks, working under the guidance of senior engineers for complex decisionsAll associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

Key Responsibilities:

Build System Management
• Design, implement, and maintain CMake-based build configurations for complex C++ projects
• Manage package dependencies using Conan package manager
• Optimize build times and resolve dependency conflicts across multiple platforms
• Create and maintain reusable CMake modules and toolchain files CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines for C++ applications
• Implement automated build, test, and deployment workflows
• Configure multi-stage pipelines with proper artifact management
• Integrate code quality tools, static analysis, and unit testing frameworks
Embedded Systems & Yocto
• Create and maintain Yocto recipes for C++ applications and libraries
• Configure custom Linux distributions for embedded targets
Infrastructure & Operations
• Maintain build infrastructure and CI/CD environments
• Troubleshoot build failures and performance issues
• Document build processes and development workflows

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of professional DevOps/Build Engineering experience
• Strong proficiency with CMake (modern CMake 3.x practices)
• Extensive experience with Conan package manager (Conan 1.X, 2)
• Hands-on experience with Yocto Project and embedded Linux builds
• Proven expertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) pipeline configuration
• Solid understanding of C++ compilation, linking, and toolchains
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Knowledge of cross-compilation and multi-platform builds (Linux, Windows, embedded)

Additional Skills
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) for build environments
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus)
• Familiarity with static analysis tools (Clang-Tidy, SonarQube)
• C++ development experience in Windows and Linux environments.

Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with software development teams
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Understanding of German language to enhance cross-cultural communication within a diverse team.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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