Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer

Agappe Diagnostics; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agappe Diagnostics in Kochi, India, is seeking a Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of our in vitro diagnostic applications and laboratory automation systems.

The ideal candidate will lead architecture, UI/UX with Qt/QML, and integrate backend with embedded Linux and Windows, using C++, C#, and SQL databases. You will drive the full SDLC in collaboration with R&D teams to deliver robust medical hardware software.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software engineering experience in medical devices or laboratory automation.
• Strong expertise in C++, C#, and GUI development with Qt/QML.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of invitro diagnostic applications and laboratory automation systems.
• Bridge backend instrument logic with high-performance GUI.
• Oversee full SDLC including requirements, design, reviews, and deployment with R&D teams.
• Provide technical leadership and guide features with robust code quality.

Skills

C++

C#

C

Qt

QML

MVVM

Windows

Embedded Linux

SQL Server

SQLite

Education

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech

MCA

Tools

Qt Widgets

QML

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer

Location: Kochi, India (On-site)

Experience Level: 8 to 10 Years

Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology / Laboratory Automation

Education: B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech from any reputed university with good grades. MCA candidates can also be considered.

Specialization: Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Biomedical, etc.

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong team collaboration capabilities, empathy, clear communication, and an analytical mind.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of our invitro diagnostic applications and laboratory automation systems.

In this role, you will act as a core technical anchor, bridging backend instrument logic with intuitive, high-performance graphical user interfaces (GUIs). The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in C#, C++, Qt, and QML, with a proven track record of delivering robust software running on Embedded Linux and Windows environments. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) while collaborating closely with R&D teams to bring complex medical / IVD hardware systems to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & System Design: Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance PC and embedded software configurations for medical diagnostic equipment (such as biochemistry, hematology, and protein analyzers).
• UI/UX Development: Create intuitive, low-latency application screens and custom widgets using Qt Widgets, QML, and desktop UI programming paradigms.
• Backend & Hardware Integration: Implement serial port (RS232/USB) and peripheral device communication protocols to smoothly interface software with semi-automatic and automatic medical machinery.
• Data & Configuration Management: Design and maintain local and server-side databases (SQLite, SQL Server) to securely store patient histories, test configurations, and calibration files.
• Full SDLC Ownership: Drive requirements analysis, detailed architectural documentation, code reviews, rigorous unit testing, and hardware-software deployment.
• Technical Leadership: Guide project features (e.g., smart card read/write functionalities, auxiliary thermal printing systems, real-time reaction graphing tools), while optimizing code via C++ STL containers and proven architecture patterns like Singleton.

Required Technical Skills

• Core Languages: Exceptional proficiency in C++, C# (.NET), and C.
• GUI: Expertise in building PC based applications using MVVM architecture in Windows environment.
• Integration Technologies: Deep knowledge of Signal/Slot mechanisms to bind C++ backend entities seamlessly into QML frontends.
• Databases: Solid command over database structures (for example using SQL Server and SQLite).
• Hardware/OS Environments: Extensive experience operating across both Embedded Linux and Windows systems desktop layers.