Senior Software Engineers

If you’re as passionate about humanity and innovation as we are then maybe we should meet.


Elekta Instrument AB is recruiting two Senior Software Engineers to our Oncology Informatics Systems function. This position is located at Elekta’s head office in central Stockholm, Sweden.

At Elekta we are proud to say that we live by our values:


We work as one team: that means we’re looking for a team player – and the team is 4,200 strong. Of course, you won’t be interacting with all your colleagues, but you’ll be able to carry the ball within your group.
We do what we say: our customers need to trust you as much as they trust our solutions – there is no room for empty promises in cancer care.
We keep thinking forward: Elekta’s history and success has been built on people who turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. We hope you’re this type of person.


Do you wish you could make a bigger impact? At Elekta, you can make a difference. Our software engineers connect thousands of patients to care each day. And that is just the beginning. If you are self-motivated, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and always searching for a better way. If you are creative, smart and work best in teams, we’d like to talk to you.

Elekta’s growing software development engineering team has opportunities in development and testing of new and existing products. Our product teams thrive in a scaled, agile environment. Architects, product owners, designers and developers collaborate closely to rethink and reimagine. We need your expertise to create software that is simple, elegant and easy to use. We want to make sure that physicians spend their time fighting cancer, not software.

What you’ll do at Elekta


Implement software applications including design, unit testing and validation.
Contribute to design decisions and discussions with project teams. Translate user requirements to software requirements.
Ensure software quality standards are met through documentation, risk analysis and testing support.
Interface with customers and vendors as necessary during the product development cycle.
Participate in activities for improving engineering practices, tools, infrastructure and other quality system processes and deliverables.
Contribute to business requirement intake process and translate requirements into products, services and solutions without guidance.
Take initiatives to identify areas for quality improvements.
Conduct/coordinate team meetings and discussions and proactively facilitate and support team members to accomplish common goals.


The right stuff
To be a suitable candidate for this position we think you have at least a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field of study. You also have prior work experience from medical software development. You have a proven ability to work successfully in an Agile/Scrum team environment and have excellent command of English, both written and spoken.


You are a strong developer with a vast experience of application development using technologies like .NET, (C#), C++, WPF, SOAP/REST, WCF.

You also have several years of work experience in:


Developing and mentoring team members and guide technical direction of teams.
Using your excellent problem-solving skills and giving attention to detail with a strong focus on quality.
Creating unit test framework
Working effectively in a team-oriented environment; you have a proven ability to work successfully in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
SQL Server, SQL language development


Desired Skills & Experience


Master’s degree and/or PhD
Experience with UML and designing industrial software applications.
Experience with software process and tooling: code reviews; understanding of revision control and experienced at unit testing
Experience with Hospital information Systems and/or adaptive radiotherapy is a plus.
Experience working on micro-service systems deployed on the cloud is a plus.
Experience using Docker and/or Kubernetes is a plus.
Experience in Angular or other web front end framework is a plus.


What you’ll bring with you
Besides living by our values, your drive and determination to work towards a common goal will be success factors in this position. To fit well with your responsibilities and with the Oncology Informatics Systems function, we think you are trustworthy and a person of leadership character with high integrity, you are hands-on with good ability to switch between operational and strategic mindset.
You are also:


Taking a flexible approach to own your role within the team.
Having a great teamwork spirit and excellent communication skills.
Highly self-motivated and have a strong sense of responsibility.


Did we get you interested?
Apply via email. We will read applications continuously so please send us your application today! Last day to apply is 2021-02-22. Submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Elekta is proud to be the leading innovator of equipment and software used to improve, prolong and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders. Our advanced, effective solutions are created in collaboration with customers, and more than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. Our treatment solutions and oncology informatics portfolios are designed to enhance the delivery of radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, and to drive cost efficiency in clinical workflows. Elekta employs 4,200 people around the world. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Elekta is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. www.elekta.com