Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. The Role Block's Business Platform (Bizplat) organization powers operational automation across the company, focused on Risk & Compliance, Customer Support, GTM and Sales, Finance, and Hardware Supply Chain. Over the past year, our teams have delivered measurable business outcomes across every major operational domain. Now, as we scale from isolated automation initiatives to a company-wide automation platform and operating model, we face a critical architectural challenge: too many services and too much fragmentation. We are looking for a Tech Lead who will serve as the overall systems architect for Bizplat - someone who can see across our sprawling service landscape, identify redundancy and fragmentation, and drive consolidation onto well-architected central systems. You will be the technical decision-maker responsible for turning down the overwhelming number of services we've accumulated and replacing them with unified, scalable, and governable platform capabilities. This is a role for a strong technical leader who pairs deep systems design expertise with the judgment to make hard tradeoffs across automation domains. You Will - Own the architectural vision for Bizplat's platform systems, defining the target state for a consolidated, well-architected service landscape that supports automation across Risk & Compliance, Customer Support, GTM/Sales, Finance, and Hardware Supply Chain - Drive service consolidation by identifying redundant, overlapping, or underutilized services and leading the technical strategy to turn them down, migrate workloads, and converge onto shared systems - Design and build core platform capabilities - including case management, workflow orchestration, AI/ML pipelines, event streaming, and integration frameworks - that are reusable across domains and teams - Lead technical planning and execution for high-priority cross-cutting initiatives such as contact center stack convergence, and automation platform maturity - Set and enforce engineering standards for system design, API contracts, observability, data governance, and operational reliability across Bizplat's engineering teams - Partner with Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) teams to ensure domain-specific solutions feed back into the platform as reusable capabilities rather than becoming one-off services - Make hard architectural tradeoffs between speed of delivery, technical debt reduction, reliability, and long-term platform direction - and communicate those tradeoffs clearly to leadership - Mentor and elevate engineers across the organization through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing that raises the overall quality bar - Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk Ops, Customer Ops, Sales Ops, Finance, and Hardware to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions - Use AI as a force multiplier in your engineering workflow and in the systems you design leveraging LLMs, agentic architectures, and automation to accelerate delivery You Have - 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or architect role owning systems at scale - Deep experience consolidating and simplifying complex service architectures - you've successfully reduced service sprawl, migrated workloads across systems, and decommissioned legacy services in production environments - Strong systems design and architecture skills, with demonstrable experience building platforms used by multiple teams and business domains - Experience building or operating automation, workflow orchestration, or case management systems (e.g., Temporal, Airflow, custom workflow engines, or similar) - Track record of driving technical strategy across organizational boundaries - you've aligned multiple teams to a shared platform vision and executed on multi-quarter roadmaps - Fluency in designing for scalability, reliability, and governance - you understand the operational realities of running systems that process high-volume decisions in regulated environments - Experience with one or more of: AI/ML pipeline integration, event-driven architectures, contact center platforms, or business process automation - Strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to write production-quality code, conduct meaningful design reviews, and make sound build-vs-buy decisions - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you can explain complex architectural decisions to both engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders - Comfort navigating ambiguity across multiple domains, making pragmatic decisions with incomplete information, and adjusting course as requirements evolve Preferred - Experience working with Forward Deployed Engineering or embedded platform team models where platform and domain concerns intersect - Background in financial services, risk/compliance, or payment systems where regulatory requirements shape architecture decisions - Familiarity with AI-powered decision systems, LLM-based automation, or agentic workflows in production - Experience with specific technologies in our stack: Kubernetes, Kafka, Temporal, GraphQL, Go, Java, or Ruby - Track record of reducing operational costs through platform consolidation (e.g., reducing manual hours, converging vendor tooling, eliminating duplicate data pipelines) We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, let your recruiter know. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page . Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Canada locations are categorized into one of two zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Zone A: $222,900 - $334,300 CAD Zone B: $222,900 - $334,300 CAD Application Guidelines Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions. Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block. Block, Inc. 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Role Description As a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will develop and implement programming solutions to support the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data. Your experience in clinical data science will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues. - Developing, validating, and maintaining programming solutions for data analysis and reporting in clinical trials. - Collaborating with clinical data scientists and biostatisticians to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process. - Overseeing the generation of statistical datasets, tables, listings, and figures to support regulatory submissions and study reports. - Providing guidance on programming best practices, coding standards, and data quality control measures. - Staying updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer science, or a related discipline. - Extensive experience in programming for clinical trials, with proficiency in languages such as SAS, R, or Python. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes. Requirements - Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. Benefits - Competitive base salary and performance related incentives. - Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable. - Retirement and pension plans. - Life assurance and disability coverage. - Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources. - Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways. - Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Role Description At GK – a global leader in retail technology and part of the Fujitsu Group, specializing in checkout, store operations, and customer experience – you’re not here to maintain the status quo — you’re here to disrupt, innovate, and elevate. As a Senior Mobile Developer, you’ll shape the core components that power a growing ecosystem of partner and customer applications, not just a single app. - Design and develop SDK components and modules for iOS and Android that partners and customers use as building blocks for their own apps. - Define and evolve clean, well-documented public APIs for our SDK, balancing flexibility for partners with simplicity and consistency. - Contribute to and help shape our entire frontend stack, including cross-platform and web technologies. - Work with the native iOS SDK / Android SDK and programming in Swift/Kotlin (Objective-C/Java legacy knowledge a plus). - Continuously evaluate new technologies, prototype them, and assess their fit for our SDK architecture. - Ensure quality and stability through automated tests, code reviews, and strong engineering practices, treating the SDK as a product partners depend on. - Proactively identify gaps, edge cases, and improvement opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to build. - Collaborate closely in an agile, cross-functional team, taking ownership of technical decisions and contributing ideas beyond your immediate task. Qualifications - Completed studies in computer science or equivalent qualification, with several years of hands-on experience in Swift and/or Kotlin (Objective-C/Java experience welcome). - Proven experience building or maintaining an SDK, library, or platform consumed by external developers or partner teams. - You understand API design, versioning, backward compatibility, and developer experience. - Strong know-how in client-server communication, databases, and web services. - Very good knowledge of iOS/Android standard frameworks, APIs, and common design patterns. - A quality-first mindset: comfortable writing automated tests, reviewing code critically, and pushing back on shortcuts that hurt long-term maintainability. - Demonstrated ability to work iteratively and proactively. - Conversational English; German skills advantageous. - Enjoy working in motivated, international, cross-functional teams and mentoring or collaborating closely with partner developers. Benefits - Mission-driven: We simplify interactions in retail – for businesses and customers alike. - Empowered by flexibility: Remote-first, flexible hours – work where and how you thrive. - Security with vision: Permanent contract in a future-focused, stable environment. - Culture that connects: Open, collaborative, and people-first – with great coffee if you drop by. - Backed by strength: With 35+ years of retail tech expertise and as part of Fujitsu, a global IT leader. - Tech that scales: AI-powered solutions built to grow with the world’s leading retailers. - Think global: 570,000+ installations in 65+ countries. Real impact, worldwide.

Role Description Responsible for developing custom software solutions by designing, coding, and enhancing components across systems or applications. Your day-to-day activities will involve using modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable and high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to build knowledge and support the team while actively participating in problem-solving discussions. Advanced proficiency in Custom Application Development is required. Intermediate proficiency in Software Design & Solutions and Software Engineering is suggested. - Develop a strong understanding of project requirements and contribute to delivering high-quality software components. - Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth integration and functionality of software solutions. - Identify and resolve common technical issues independently while seeking guidance when necessary. - Continuously improve technical skills and apply best practices to enhance software development processes. - Contribute to team discussions by sharing insights and recognizing recurring patterns to support overall project success. Qualifications - 1+ years of Java EE experience, knowledge of Java Spring framework and application servers (Glassfish, WebLogic) - Object oriented analysis and design using design patterns - Knowledge of AWS cloud platform is a plus - Pro-active, flexible, reliable and solution-oriented attitude - Ability to meet deadlines - Good team player - Excellent English skills, both in writing and speaking - Dedication to follow agile software development principles Company Description Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. - Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. - We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. - Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. - We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.