Senior Software Engineer

Elekta; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Crawley HQ 4 days a week

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Onsite restaurant

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Elekta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the software platform powering future Elekta products. You will design APIs, build containerised services, and contribute across the full stack in a high-performing scrum team.

The role combines cloud and on-premises work, with a focus on scalability and performance. Based at the Crawley HQ, you will work in a hybrid pattern (4 days in office, 1 day WFH) and mentor junior engineers while driving architectural improvements and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with .NET (C#) and modern frameworks.
• Strong API and microservices design experience; database work (PostgreSQL).
• Frontend skills using Angular/JavaScript; familiarity with CI/CD and cloud tools.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Azure DevOps; open-source awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance cloud and on-premises services powering Elekta health solutions.
• Design APIs and microservices focusing on scalability, compatibility, and performance.
• Contribute to full-stack development from modern UIs to backend services and data solutions.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.
• Apply cross-functional skills in development and test automation to ensure quality.

Skills

API design

Microservices architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Observability

Healthcare domain awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

Angular

JavaScript

Job description

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What You’ll Do At Elekta

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the software platform that will power all future Elekta products.

• 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

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Work Pattern (you are 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


• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining


• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

We are an 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.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Sarah Elmasry, at [e-mail]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.