Senior Software Development Engineer

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer.

What You’ll Do At Elekta

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of software applications. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions and the future direction of the product.

The team is working on an exciting software development project within the medical device industry, creating a seamless and precise cancer treatment planning system for our Elekta Linac radiation therapy machines worldwide. Your Engineering Team is based in Helsinki and currently consists of six members and is led by an Engineering Manager.

To be more specific, the responsibilities of the role are to:

• Lead the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Oversee all stages of feature development, from initial design to testing, deployment, and support.
• Actively contribute to and make strategic decisions in design sessions.
• Mentor junior engineers in design principles and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user requirements into clear, actionable software specifications.
• Ensure software quality through comprehensive documentation, rigorous risk analysis, and robust testing methodologies.
• Work closely with the Product Owner, Architect, and Shared Services teams to efficiently manage dependencies and deliver integrated solutions.
  
  

What You Bring

To succeed in the role, we believe you should have:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders.
• Proven experience in healthcare, medical technology, or another regulated industry is beneficial, allowing you to demonstrate a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in a modern programming language (we use C# for backend and Angular for frontend), with a track record of developing high-quality software solutions.
• Experience in designing and implementing RESTful services, event-driven architectures and front-end development.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure services and tools, with a strong understanding of their deployment and operational aspects.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and other cloud technologies is highly beneficial.
  
  

What You Will Get

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose: hope for everyone dealing with cancer and for everyone, regardless of where they are in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. Additionally, our benefit package includes:

• Flexible work @ Elekta (this is a hybrid role – you will need to be in our Helsinki office 3 days a week)
• Lunch Benefit
• Sport and culture Benefit
• Occupational Healthcare
• OP Extra Health Insurance
• Mobile Phone Benefit
  
  

Hiring process

We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application in English via the 'Apply' button. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the deadline on the 15th of February 2025.

For questions regarding the role or special assistance, please contact the responsible TA Partner Maria Strelkova at [email protected]. Please note that we don’t accept applications or provide individual application feedback via e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where Elekta operates.

About Elekta

As a leader in precision radiation therapy, Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. Elekta is a proud innovator and supplier of equipment and software used to improve, prolong, and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders.

More than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable, outcome-driven, and cost-efficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs, improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don’t just build technology, we build hope.

Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with presence in more than 120 markets and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information about opportunities at Elekta, please visit elekta.com/company/careers.