Senior Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health-tech organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Oxford. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on transformative medical imaging systems that enhance clinical decision-making. With a competitive salary and a focus on collaboration, you'll contribute to cloud-based solutions that support early diagnosis through advanced imaging and AI. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in healthcare while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover

25 Days Holiday

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Relocation Support

Visa Sponsorship

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, ideally in healthcare.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build imaging-focused software systems for hospitals and research centers.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers on complex healthcare projects.

Skills

Software Engineering

Medical Imaging

Python

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

DICOM

HL7

FHIR

Tools

AWS

Data Pipelines

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Oxford (Hybrid: 2–3 Days Onsite) | Medical Imaging | Purpose-Led Tech

Have you worked with medical imaging systems and want to take your next big step?

Are you ready to join a team where your experience will be recognised, valued, and put to life-saving use?

Looking for a flexible hybrid role with exciting tech and real impact?

We’re working with a leading health-tech organisation whose platform is transforming how clinicians detect and prevent serious medical conditions. They’re now looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong medical imaging experience to join their engineering team based in Oxford.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cloud-based software solution that supports early diagnosis through advanced imaging and AI. The team operates at the cutting edge of medical device software development, and your input will help shape scalable, secure systems used in real-world clinical settings.

Why This Role is Great

* Play a key role in building imaging-focused software systems that are already used in hospitals and research centres.

* Work on projects involving CT, MRI and other imaging formats, helping clinicians make better-informed decisions.

* Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and researchers, gaining exposure to full-stack development, cloud platforms, and regulatory frameworks.

* Enjoy a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your ideas are encouraged and your experience is valued.

* Flexible hybrid working with 2–3 days onsite per week, in a supportive, cross-functional team setting.

* A competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 with a bonus scheme, private healthcare, enhanced pension and more.

* Visa sponsorship available for those currently in the UK and eligible for transfer.

About You

You’re a confident and capable engineer with experience in healthcare software, particularly in medical imaging.

You enjoy working on complex systems and thrive in environments where you can pick things up quickly and take ownership of key projects.

You may bring experience like:

* 3 to 5 years of hands-on software engineering, ideally in the medical device or healthcare sector.

* Solid understanding of how distributed systems are built, maintained and scaled.

* Familiarity with DICOM, HL7, FHIR, and formats used in CT or MRI workflows.

* Proficiency in Python, or an eagerness to work with it in a production environment.

* Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and developing within modern software pipelines.

* Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively and work independently where needed.

What You’ll Be Working With

* Python-based services deployed in a cloud- architecture.

* Data pipelines and algorithms for medical imaging analysis.

* Interfaces with hospital systems and data formats such as DICOM and FHIR.

* A team that combines engineering, research and operations, all working towards meaningful health outcomes.

Benefits Snapshot

* £60,000 – £70,000 base salary, plus performance bonus (details TBC)

* Hybrid working (Oxford office, 2–3 days onsite )

* Private medical insurance and life cover

* 25 days holiday plus public holidays

* Enhanced pension scheme

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Relocation support and visa sponsorship (where applicable)

Inclusion Matters

We and our client are committed to diverse hiring. If you bring relevant experience in imaging, data, or regulated environments - even if not from a traditional medical background - we encourage you to apply. If you meet most of the brief, please get in touch.

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