Senior Software Engineer | Cloud Applications & Medical Imaging Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Software Development

Senior Software Engineer | Cloud Applications & Medical Imaging

Join our Digital Surgery team at Smith+Nephew and help build the cloud based platforms that enable surgeons to make more informed decisions and improve patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to combine modern cloud engineering, medical imaging, and 3D visualization technologies while working on innovative solutions that support preoperative planning. As a senior technical leader, you will influence architectural direction, mentor engineers, and drive the development of scalable healthcare software used across a global organization.

** This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future**

What will you be doing?

Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud based software systems that support medical imaging, preoperative planning, and healthcare workflows

Lead the design and implementation of DICOM image processing, visualization, and 3D bone modeling solutions

Own the delivery of complex software subsystems and services from design through production deployment

Drive cloud architecture decisions that ensure security, reliability, scalability, maintainability, and performance

Influence technical strategy across multiple initiatives and contribute to the evolution of our digital surgery platforms

Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, design guidance, mentoring, and code reviews

Champion engineering excellence through automation, observability, quality improvements, and AI assisted development practices

Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver integrated healthcare solutions that create meaningful impact for surgeons and patients

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience designing and building scalable cloud-based software systems
Strong expertise in Python, JavaScript, and React, with extensive experience developing REST APIs and microservices architectures
Experience designing, deploying, and operating solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud native architectures, service-oriented design, scalability, and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with DICOM data, medical imaging workflows, image visualization, and 3D processing frameworks such as VTK
Proven ability to independently lead complex software initiatives and deliver results with minimal supervision
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions across teams
Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging
- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance:
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training:
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks:
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.