Smith & Nephew

Senior Software Engineer | Cloud Applications & Medical Imaging

Smith & Nephew • $110K — $130K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in designing and building scalable cloud-based software systems.
  • Strong expertise in Python, JavaScript, and React.
  • Extensive experience developing REST APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with DICOM data and medical imaging workflows.
  • Proven ability to lead complex software initiatives with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based software systems for healthcare workflows.
  • Lead the design and implementation of DICOM image processing and 3D modeling solutions.
  • Own delivery of complex software subsystems from design to production deployment.
  • Drive cloud architecture decisions for security, scalability, and performance.
  • Influence technical strategy across multiple initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and mentoring.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful healthcare solutions.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program and 401k Plus Program.
  • Discounted Stock Options and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with employer-funded HSA.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Parental Leave.
  • Access to training, mentorship, and custom team development programs.
  • Discounts on fitness clubs and travel.
Full Job Description
Join our Digital Surgery team as a Senior Software Engineer | Cloud Applications & Medical Imaging 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


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, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
  • 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!

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About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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