Senior C++ Tech Lead (Hands-on) - Architecture & Mentoring

CASCINATION AG; Bern; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CASCINATION AG in Bern seeks a hands-on engineering leader to mentor a developer team and own the software architecture for long-term evolution. You will technically lead the team, plan sprints, and coordinate external developers to deliver safe, compliant medical software.

You'll develop core features in modern C++ and Qt, uphold coding standards, drive testing and test automation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clinically relevant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of modern C++ experience, with leadership.
• Experience with Qt Widgets on Windows; QML is a plus.
• Experience with large C++ application architectures.
• Experience with unit testing and test automation.
• Experience with agile methods (Scrum).
• Experience in medical device software or safety-critical domains is a plus.
• Professional English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a developer team technically.
• Plan and organize sprints, prioritize and delegate work, and drive delivery.
• Coordinate external developers and contractors.
• Own the software architecture and key design decisions and evolve them for the long term.
• Develop core features in modern C++ and Qt yourself – this is a hands-on role.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews and coding standards.
• Drive unit and integration testing and test automation.
• Mentor and grow the developers in the team.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and clinically relevant software.

Skills

Modern C++

Qt Widgets (Windows)

QML

Software architecture (C++)

Unit testing & test automation

Agile / Scrum

Safety-critical / IEC 62304

English proficiency

German language

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Job description

CASCINATION AG in Bern seeks a hands-on engineering leader to mentor a developer team and own the software architecture for long-term evolution. You will technically lead the team, plan sprints, and coordinate external developers to deliver safe, compliant medical software.

You'll develop core features in modern C++ and Qt, uphold coding standards, drive testing and test automation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clinically relevant outcomes.