Role: Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Backend (Sports Medicine)

Location: Kharadi Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Backend to support R&D Software teams within the Sports Medicine Division. The Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Backend is the technical lead on critical projects, responsible for designing complex software systems and translating requirements into robust architectures. The role leads software development, testing, documentation, and maintenance, drives concept definition and solution selection, and collaborates cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Design, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams. Responsibilities include leading a global engineering team, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and industry standards, writing specifications and design documents, conducting peer reviews, and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

What will you be doing

Serve as the software technical lead on critical projects, responsible for designing complex software systems and subsystems.
Responsible for translating system design inputs into robust software requirements and architectures.
Lead software development planning, design, documentation, implementation, testing, and maintenance activities.
Drive concept definition, analysis, and solution selection in collaboration with Systems Engineering, Human Factors, Marketing, and other functions.
Lead a global team of software engineers, coordinating efforts with internal and external resources.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Delivery, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other teams to ensure inputs are incorporated into the software architecture.
Report progress to the software engineering management and executives to inform and influence decisions.
Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other industry standards.
Write product specifications and design documents and conduct technical peer reviews of software designs.
Contribute across the full product lifecycle, including support for products released to market.

What will you need to be successful

Education: BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent required. MS or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent preferred.
Licenses / Certifications: AWS Certified Developer preferred.
Experience: Should have a min 5–8 years of proven experience building complex web application backends using Spring Boot.

Competencies: (must have)

Design and implement server-side architecture, RESTful APIs, and database schemas.
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth).
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or similar.
Work with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
Familiarity with SDLC best practices and tools such as GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins, or similar.
Understanding of security best practices, including encryption, data protection, and API rate limiting.
Skilled in writing software requirements and detailed design specifications.
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining complex software applications within AWS Cloud preferred.
Detailed understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA, and MDR design control requirements for medical devices preferred.

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law's Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Backend