Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite
Who we want:
Vocera now a part of Stryker is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer with 6–8 years of software development experience to design and build scalable cloud-native applications and platform services. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java/Kotlin or Node.js, with expertise in backend development, modern web technologies, and AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure. This role requires solid software design and architecture skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead technical implementation while continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities
* Design and develop scalable applications, microservices, and cloud-native platform services. * Build backend services and APIs using Java/Kotlin or Node.js, with exposure to full-stack development. * Contribute to software architecture, system design, and technical decision-making. * Conduct code reviews and promote engineering standards and design best practices. * Improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability. * Evaluate new technologies and contribute to platform enhancements and proof of concepts. * Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge within the team.
General Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Architecture, DevOps, and Quality teams to deliver high-quality software. * Contribute to technical planning, estimation, and delivery of engineering initiatives. * Promote automation, software quality, and continuous improvement. * Demonstrate ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, with 6+ years of professional software development experience. * Strong hands-on programming experience in Java/Kotlin or Node.js. * Experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed applications. * Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure. * Understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles. * Familiarity with modern frontend technologies and full-stack application development. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. * Passion for continuous learning and the ability to adopt new technologies based on business and engineering needs.
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired):
* Experience with Spring Boot, Angular, or other modern frontend frameworks. * Experience building cloud-native SaaS platforms, microservices, or multi-tenant applications. * Knowledge of observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and modern DevOps practices. * Exposure to AI-assisted software development or GenAI technologies. * Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries is an advantage.
Travel Percentage:10%
Travel Percentage: 10%