Engineering & Science - Senior Software Engineering

Elekta AB; Crawley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days/week on-site at Crawley HQ

Up to 25 paid vacation days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employer Pension Contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

On-site restaurant

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Elekta AB seeks a Senior Software Engineer to shape the software platform powering future Elekta products. You will join the Enterprise Shared Component team, crafting containerised services with Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs and Azure.

You’ll collaborate in a high‑performing scrum team, mentor junior engineers, and influence architectural choices across the stack, from UI to backend data solutions, in a healthcare domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with .NET (C#).
• Strong API and microservices experience (REST, gRPC) with PostgreSQL.
• Frontend: Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3; Docker and Kubernetes expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build cloud and on‑premises services powering Elekta healthcare solutions.
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices with a focus on performance.
• Contribute to full‑stack development from UIs to backend data solutions.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes and Azure DevOps.

Skills

5+ years experience

C#.NET

REST APIs

gRPC

PostgreSQL

Angular

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

REST

gRPC

Angular

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the software platform that will power all future Elekta products. As part of our Enterprise Shared Component team, you’ll:

• Design and develop containerised services in a service‑oriented architecture using Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and Azure.
• Contribute across the full stack, including distributed event‑driven systems.
• Collaborate in a high‑performing scrum team to deliver robust, high‑quality solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence architectural and delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance cloud and on‑premises services that power Elekta’s healthcare solutions.
• Design and implement APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, compatibility, and performance.
• Contribute to full‑stack development, from modern web UIs to backend services and data solutions.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps to streamline delivery.
• Apply cross‑functional skills in development and test automation to ensure high‑quality solutions.
• Collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation that makes a difference for healthcare professionals and patients.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with .NET (C#) and modern frameworks.
• Strong skills in building APIs and microservices (REST, gRPC) and working with databases (PostgreSQL).
• Frontend experience with Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar).
• Familiarity with open‑source tools, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation.
• Understanding of software design patterns, asynchronous programming, and event‑driven systems.
• Experience in regulated industries (healthcare preferred), cybersecurity best practices, and observability tools desired.

What You’ll Get

• Work pattern: required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1 day WFH.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays).
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• On‑site subsidised restaurant, offering budget‑friendly dining.
• Electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.