Job Specifications
We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
Are you ready to build the next generation of Shared Components that power life-changing medical solutions?
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.
What you’ll do at Elekta:
Develop and improve components and services on the Elekta Shared Components, deployed both on cloud and on-premises.
Work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, 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, escalate issues when necessary, and ask for help to overcome blockers.
Keep up to date with software engineering best practices and relevant industry standards.
The right stuff:
Experience of working with Agile delivery processes – understanding of SAFE agile practices
Strong technical communication skills, and the ability to influence others with articulation and insight
What you bring:
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we're looking for!
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience
2–6 years of relevant experience, preferably for medical applications
Experienced in GitOps 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 CSS3
Back end: Microservices, REST APIs (OpenAPI, Swagger), ASP.Net core, PostgreSQL
Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, gRPC, VMware, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Sonarqube
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
Confidence with asynchronous programming and event-driven systems using Message queues
Proficient with Shell Scripting using Linux Shell / Bash and/or Windows Powershell
Excellent understanding and experience of the overall SDLC for application development
Experience of working in a strongly regulated industry – preferably healthcare
Experienced in cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and secure coding using tools like Veracode
Good understanding of observability such as metrics, logs, tracing and working experience of open telemetry
What you’ll get:
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
Hybrid work option (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ at least 3 days/week)
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 subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
Hiring process
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.
Your Elekta contact
For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Sarah Elmasry, at Sarah.Elmasry@elekta.com. We do not accept applications through e-mail.
We are an equal opportunity employer
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.
About the Company
At Elekta, our outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions provide lasting clinical difference and are developed through sustainable environmental, social and governance practices. We’ve been working openly and proactively with clinicians and our partners for almost half a century to advance precision radiation therapy and meet continuously evolving patient needs—no matter where they are in the world. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change c...
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