Senior Software Engineer - Control Systems

Elekta; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Onsite restaurant

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Elekta is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and maintain applications used in radiotherapy treatment systems. You will contribute across the full stack using C#, .NET, WPF and C++, in a collaborative Agile team.

You will help drive automated testing, code reviews and modern CI/CD practices, while ensuring adherence to safety-critical and regulatory requirements. Hybrid work pattern in Crawley with generous benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the SDLC.
• Experience with unit testing, automation and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications used within radiotherapy treatment systems.
• Deliver full stack development using C#, .NET, WPF and C++, across UIs, services and integrations.
• Improve software quality through automated testing, code reviews and CI/CD.

Skills

OO design

Unit testing

CI/CD

Agile teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Tools

C#

.NET

WPF

C++

Containerisation

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:

Join a team developing software that supports advanced radiotherapy systems used in cancer treatment around the world. You'll work on applications that help manage, test and control complex treatment systems, contributing to software that has a direct impact on patient care.

As part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. You'll also have the opportunity to support Agile delivery practices by helping teams stay focused, remove obstacles and deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain software applications used within radiotherapy treatment systems.
• Deliver full stack development using C#, .NET, WPF and C++, working across user interfaces, backend services and system integrations.
• Improve software quality through automated testing, code reviews and continuous integration practices.
• Support the migration of applications to modern containerised and microservices-based environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to Agile planning, sprint activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support safety-critical software development activities, ensuring solutions meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a positive engineering culture.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with unit testing, automation and CI/CD practices.
• A collaborative approach and experience working within Agile development teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery activities such as sprint planning, backlog refinement or Scrum ceremonies would be beneficial.
• Experience in regulated industries, embedded systems, containerisation or modern cloud technologies would be an advantage.

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)

Hiring process:

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

We are an equal opportunity employer

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.