Software Engineering Co-Op

Stryker Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mentors and leadership support

Inclusive, people-first culture

Sports & Social clubs and DEI Employee

Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker Belfast offers a software cooperative placement at the Belfast site, joining the 2027 Cooperative cohort. You will work on embedded code, PC applications, and supporting phone apps within a collaborative team.

You will design and develop parts of new products, document designs, ensure compliance with Quality Procedures, and address regulatory/safety requirements while benefiting from mentorship and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a related degree with good first-year results.
• A-levels or equivalent required.
• Experience in software development is advantageous.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop part of a new product or system.
• Design to specification and generate required documentation for each software life cycle phase.
• Understand and apply Company Quality Procedures within the Quality System.
• Understand and apply Regulatory and Safety Requirements to designs.
• Document design changes according to Quality Procedures.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Electronics knowledge

Education

Relevant degree program

A-levels / equivalent

Job description

This role will be based in our Belfast site.

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort.

We're a close-knit team of passionate software professionals, working together to create innovative medical device solutions. Our expertise spans embedded code, PC applications, and supporting phone apps, all developed within a friendly and collaborative environment.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• To design/develop part of a new product or system.
• To design to specification and generate the required documentation for each phase of the software life cycle.
• To understand and apply the Company Quality Procedures and actively contribute to, and within, the company’s Quality System.
• To understand and apply all appropriate Regulatory and Safety Requirements to any product/project design undertaken or proposed.
• To document design changes according to Company Quality Procedures.

What you will need:

Qualifications:

• Relevant on-going degree course with acceptable 1st year results.
• Relevant A-levels of equivalent.

Key Competencies needed for this position:

• While previous experience of software development is a distinct advantage, a good working understanding of at least one programming language (C, C++, C#, Java) syntax is sufficient to fulfil the duties of this post as guidance will be provided.
• Experience of working within a team environment.
• Knowledge or experience of general electronics hardware would be useful.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement.
• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
• Flexible working hours.
• Sports & Socialclubs and DE&IEmployee Resource Groupsand the opportunity toconnect with other co-ops.
• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Belfast: £25,000 GBP Annual