Senior Software Developer / Team Lead (Medical Devices)
Job Reference: 100001
Job Location: United Kingdom, Manchester
Job Type: Permanent
Posted 3 days ago
Senior Software Developer / Team Lead (Medical Devices)
About the Company:
We are representing an innovative healthcare technology company focused on developing cutting-edge DNA amplification systems for rapid detection and testing of infectious diseases and genetic markers. Their goal is to deliver affordable, point-of-care diagnostics to address global healthcare challenges.
We are seeking an experienced Software Team Leader to join the instrumentation software team. This is a key role, offering the opportunity to lead software development efforts and contribute to the advancement of pharmacogenomic diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the software development team.
* Oversee the development of embedded and off-board software, ensuring compliance with IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 standards.
* Implement and maintain Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, product management, etc.) to gather and refine requirements.
* Support software verification, debugging, and release processes.
* Conduct code reviews, root-cause analysis, and software optimization.
* Participate in hands-on development activities (approx. 25-50%).
* Proven experience in medical software development (IEC 62304).
* Strong background in embedded software development.
* Experience leading and managing software development teams.
* Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Experience with Android app development (Kotlin or Java).
* Minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in embedded software development.
* Knowledge of cybersecurity and unit testing.
* Familiarity with ARM and Intel-based architecture.
* Experience with communication protocols such as Bluetooth, USB, SPI, UART.
* Experience using JIRA, Bitbucket, and Continuous Integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Location:
Our office is based in Manchester and is easily accessible by public transportation. Flexibility for partial hybrid working arrangements is available.
On Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Private healthcare
* 25 days’ holiday (+ 8 statutory holidays)
* Share option scheme
* Discretionary bonus
* Group Personal Pension scheme
* Hybrid working options
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week, between 8.00am and 6.00pm (flexible start and finish times).
If you’re passionate about leading software development in the medical device field and want to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, we encourage you to apply!
If you do not hit all of the critera, please apply as training can be provided.
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