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Johnson & Johnson

Senior Software Engineer developing software features for medical technology. Building production clinical applications and collaborating in Agile/Scrum workflows.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack C#/.NET development, including secure coding practices and cloud integration, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the medical device industry. Proven ability to lead Agile teams, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality software solutions through effective collaboration and technical documentation.

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Full-Stack C#/.NET DevelopmentAgile/Scrum LeadershipAPI Development and IntegrationRegulatory Compliance (IEC 62304, ISO 14971)Cloud Services (Azure, AWS)

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Hard Skills

C#/.NET DevelopmentObject Oriented DesignREST API DevelopmentMulti-Threaded ProgrammingUnit/Integration/System TestingDebugging and ProfilingCI/CD IntegrationTechnical DocumentationTelemetry IngestionData Structures and Algorithms

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationInfluence SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSCI/CD ToolsStructured LoggingMetrics and Traces

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceMedTechRegulated EnvironmentFDA 510(k)V&V

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityiOS.NETSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect major software features/enhancements and deliver detailed development execution plans
Participate in product planning sessions to accurately define development timelines
Build production grade on device clinical applications and services in C#/.NET for Windows and iOS targets, integrating with local and cloud services.
Develop concurrent, multi threaded components and services using REST APIs and databases, with an architecture that supports evolution and versioning.
Use secure coding principles to ensure cybersecurity and patient safety with appropriate technologies and cybersecurity processes.
Build cloud connected backends and integrations in Azure or similar cloud environments (Functions, App Service, containers where appropriate) to support telemetry ingestion, command routing, and fleet operations.
Drive software quality through unit/integration/system tests (including hardware in the loop), profiling, observability (structured logging, metrics, traces), and CI/CD integration.
Contribute to regulatory documentation, traceability, and V&V aligned with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related guidance; support submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)) as needed.
Collaborate in Agile/Scrum workflows, mentor junior engineers, and lead design/code reviews to sustain long term maintainability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
7+ years of relevant software development experience
2+ years of leading a scrum team as a software technical leader
Experience with Medical Device or MedTech industry preferred.
Strong proficiency in full-stack C#/.NET development, object oriented design, and core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) including at least one front-end technology.
Demonstrated, hands-on, experience in developing and supporting a full-stack application system with customer facing front-end (GUI) that integrates with on-device and cloud backend systems.
Experience with API development and integration with cloud services, preferably AWS.
Excellent ability to author technical documentation for software applications.
Proficiency across the full SDLC in a regulated environment: requirements, design, implementation, testing, traceability, release, and maintenance.
Strong debugging and profiling skills on Windows; experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills; ability to lead architecture and design reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year