Edwards Lifesciences is expanding its global technology capabilities with the launch of a new IT Innovation Hub in Pune, India. The Hub strengthens the technology foundation that supports our business worldwide, working in close partnership with teams across regions to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions at scale.
Designed as a long-term investment, the Pune Hub will advance newer digital capabilities such as automation, data, AI, and cloud, and will include roles spanning end user services, application development, and enterprise platform teams. Together, these teams will help Edwards operate more efficiently
and accelerate innovation in support of our mission of advancing patient care.
The Intelligent Automation team plays a critical role in enabling scalable, efficient, and compliant business operations through advanced automation technologies. As an Automation Architect, you will serve as a strategic technical leader, designing and guiding enterprise automation solutions across RPA, workflow orchestration, process intelligence, and AI-enabled automation. This role is pivotal in establishing architectural standards, eliminating redundant automation patterns, and modernizing automation platforms to support sustainable growth. If you excel at horizontal collaboration, thrive in complex enterprise environments, and are enthusiastic about building reusable, secure automation frameworks that deliver measurable business value, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a patient-focused, innovation-driven organization.
This position is an “onsite” role and will be based in “Pune, India”.
How you will make an impact:
Establish and maintain domain‑level architecture for enterprise automation solutions through the stages of planning, design, execution, and operation. This role provides technical leadership for automation and software development initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT standards and business objectives.
Define end‑to‑end architecture for automation solutions, including RPA, low‑code platforms, integrations, and supporting components.
Translate business requirements into system qualities that lead to repeatable and executable design strategies and patterns for business process automation initiatives.
Identify and define opportunities for automation and integration, selecting appropriate tools (e.g., RPA, IDP platforms), shared services, interfaces, and data flows.
Develop, institute, and maintain architecture guidelines, design standards, and best practices specific to enterprise automation solutions, aligned with overall IT architecture standards.
Provide oversight to ensure compliance with architectural standards and practices through all aspects of planning, execution, and operation for automation solutions.
Lead the evaluation of emerging automation, RPA, and intelligent automation technologies for integration into the existing IT environment.
Develop, institute, and maintain the design and metadata repository for integrating all aspects of established architectural models.
Survey industry trends, and evangelize relevant automation technologies, standards, and methodologies.
Serve as the technical authority for complex automation initiatives, providing expert guidance and resolving design and implementation challenges.
Provide training, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members on more complex automation architecture and solution design.
What you will need (Required):
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience with deep technical expertise in software development /testing frameworks, cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), low code automation platforms including UiPath, or Microsoft Power Platform, designing scalable automation strategies, and driving ROI-focused process improvements,
3 years of solid performance in an architect role working with cross-functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex / novel implementations of automation solutions and digital applications.
2 years of demonstrably solid performance in an architect role working with cross-functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex/novel implementations of automation solutions on Microsoft Power Platform.
2 years of relevant industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments preferred.
Certifications in related disciplines and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF Enterprise Architect, COBIT, ITIL, CDMP, OCP, Advanced architect on MS Power Platform etc.)
Extensive technical expertise and practical experience in software development and solution architecture on low-code platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform, with proficiency in Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, C#, Python, PowerShell, Power BI, and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP).
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives and communicate to various levels of audience or to explain complex or technical matters in a manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
Recognized as an expert in Business Process Automation area within the organization. Partner with business leaders, product owners, and IT teams to align automation solutions with business goals.
Technical leadership and architectural oversight throughout the end-to-end SDLC process (e.g. Analysis, Design, Development, QA/QC, Go Live, Support etc.).
Broad and deep technical knowledge – expertise in multiple aspects including hardware, software, applications, and systems engineering and QA/testing.
Expert in developing detailed architecture models, design, executable plans and documentation.
Knowledge of best practices related to IT governance, operations, and administration.
Represents technical leadership on projects within Intelligent Automation domain, interfacing with other architects, project managers, and production team.
Consultation in project setting within specific technical domain.
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
What else do we look for (Preferred):
Strong background in programming (e.g., Java, SQL, Python) and methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, with the ability to lead DevOps transformations and secure implementations (e.g., multi-factor authentication, zero-trust models).
Exceptional collaboration skills, with experience working as a technical right-hand to senior leadership and influencing cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to publish thought leadership or contribute to industry discussions on data architecture topics.
What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
