Lead software Engineer in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Software Engineer based in India.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced cloud-based digital solutions that support critical diagnostic systems used globally in healthcare environments. You will work within a high-impact R&D engineering team focused on building scalable, secure, and high-quality software for regulated medical technologies. The role involves designing end-to-end solutions, developing robust backend and frontend components, and ensuring performance and reliability in production environments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, QA, DevOps, and domain experts. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation, rapid prototyping, and translating complex requirements into usable software features. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will also guide engineering best practices and contribute to architectural decisions in a highly regulated and mission-driven domain.

In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions for cloud-based diagnostic platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will take ownership of end-to-end technical delivery while working closely with cross-functional teams.

• Architect, design, code, test, and debug software applications across backend and frontend systems
• Develop prototypes to validate design concepts and support product innovation discussions
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing robust fixes
• Define and promote software engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentation standards
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release management
• Work with stakeholders to translate business and clinical requirements into technical solutions

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in full-stack software engineering with a focus on cloud-native applications, along with the ability to operate in regulated and high-reliability environments. You should be comfortable working independently while also mentoring others in a collaborative team setup.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development
• 2+ years of experience in frontend development using Angular or React
• Strong experience with Linux environments, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python or Shell)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control
• 2+ years of experience working with Azure cloud technologies or similar cloud platforms
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Exposure to regulated software development (FDA/ISO standards) or medical device systems is a plus

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
• Health insurance and wellness programs
• Paid time off and flexible leave policies
• Remote work flexibility for eligible roles
• Learning and development opportunities in advanced cloud and medical technologies
• Exposure to global, high-impact healthcare innovation projects
• Career growth within a leading life sciences and diagnostics ecosystem