Software Development Engineer

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 improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility of precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

As a Software Development Engineer in our Horizon Group, you’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining components of a cutting‑edge, service‑oriented architecture running in containerised environments. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you’ll deliver high‑quality solutions using modern cloud technologies and Agile practices. This is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and tools like Docker and Kubernetes—while contributing to both backend and frontend development that supports Elekta’s global product teams.

• Develop and improve components and services on the Elekta Shared Components, deployed both on cloud and on‑premises.
• Experience of working with Agile delivery processes – understanding of SAFE agile practices.
• Work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins) to support software deployment and automation.
• Design and implement APIs following architectural guidelines, focusing on maintainability and compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with team members in Agile sprints, ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Support refactoring of legacy code to fit into the Elekta’s Shared Components where needed.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and seek feedback to improve your skills.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, escalates issues when necessary, and ask for help to overcome blockers.
• Keep up to date with software engineering best practices and relevant industry standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience with 2–6 years of relevant experience, preferably for medical applications.
• Experienced in Git Ops technologies like Helm, Argo CD and deploying open‑source software.
• Significant programming experience, ideally in .NET 5 and above (C#).
• Front end:
  Angular, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS
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• Back end:
  Microservices, REST APIs (OpenAPI, Swagger), ASP.Net core, Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Infrastructure:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, gRPC, VMware, Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD, Sonar Qube.
• Understanding and experience of version management, with knowledge of API gateways.
• Familiarity with various design patterns such as Domain‑Driven Design, CQRS and Event Sourcing.
• Proficient with shell scripting using Linux Shell / Bash and/or Windows Power Shell.
• Excellent understanding and experience of the overall SDLC for application development.
• Experience of working in a strongly regulated industry – preferably healthcare.

• 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 subsidised restaurant, offering budget‑friendly dining.
• Love electric (electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme).

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible,  We do not accept applications through e‑mail.

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.