Staff Software Engineer

Job Description SummaryAs a Staff Software Engineer at GE HealthCare, you will drive the development of enterprise-grade web applications, scalable backend systems, and cloud-native platforms. This hands-on position demands deep Full Stack expertise and a proven record of delivering robust, reliable solutions. Leveraging Generative AI as a primary tool for coding, design, testing, and productivity, you will play a vital role in advancing innovative healthcare technology and ensuring top-quality delivery.
GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of large-scale, enterprise systems, ensuring robust architecture and scalability.
• Drive API development and integrate with internal and external systems to enable seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Define and enforce design standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across teams and projects.
• Make technology decisions aligned with long-term platform and business strategy.
• Utilize Generative AI tools for efficient coding, design, testing, and productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through rigorous code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions to ensure platform reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to strategic technical roadmap planning.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive healthcare data and maintain compliance.
• Champion agile methodologies and drive process improvements to enhance team productivity.
• Lead R&D Initiatives: Proactively identify, scope, and execute research projects that advance healthcare technology and inform product direction.
• Technical Leadership: Set technical direction, mentor engineers on best practices, and cultivate a high-performance engineering culture.
• Full Stack Engineering: Deliver solutions across the stack, from modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React) to backend services (Node.js, Java), and database design (PostgreSQL).
• Cloud & Platform Engineering: Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS and/or Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Data and Persistence: Design and optimize data storage and access strategies to support analytics, reporting, and high-volume transactions.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation, encourage new ideas, and champion the adoption of emerging technologies.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelors ' in Engineering or Computer Science with strong background in software development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record in enterprise application development and delivery of scalable, robust solutions.
• Hands-on expertise in full stack engineering: Angular and/or React (frontend); Node.js and/or Java (backend).
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• Mastery of version control and collaboration tools: Git, GitHub.
• Expert-level proficiency with GitHub Copilot or similar Gen-AI coding tools for productivity and innovation.
• Technology-agnostic approach to problem solving and system design.
• Demonstrated R&D leadership —initiating, executing, and publishing technical investigations or prototypes.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to security, compliance, and quality in healthcare software development.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture, including designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with integration and automation using RESTful APIs, messaging systems, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with digital adoption platforms and tools to drive user engagement and product success.
• Strong grasp of software design patterns and best practices for scalable, maintainable, and testable code.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills across the full technology stack.
• Experience with containerised environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable application deployment.

Good to Have:

• Experience with microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), or event-driven architectures.
• Background in modernizing legacy enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to security, compliance, and observability tooling.
• Contributions to R&D initiatives, open source projects, or active participation in technical communities.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and governance in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives and change management in large organizations.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviours: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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