Senior Developer (C++)

Join Ascom, where we lead the way in Healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions worldwide. With our Swiss-based headquarters driving advancements across 19 countries for over 160 years, we're committed to revolutionizing the healthcare industry with transformative technology. Our systems are operational in over 12,000 hospitals globally, managing an incredible 800 million alerts annually. At Ascom, our dedication translates into tangible impact, enriching the experiences of everyone entering the healthcare facilities and care-homes we partner with.

Join our team as a Senior Developer (C++)/ Senior Software Engineer, a pivotal role within our R&D department. As a Senior Developer, you'll play a central part in Agile DLP projects and software maintenance, focusing on product development and enhancing existing Ascom products. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll evaluate project goals, developing and maintaining software to expand Ascom's product portfolio. Additionally, you'll provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers, driving software development excellence across the team. If you're passionate about driving innovation and have a knack for software development leadership, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping Ascom's future offerings.

Your Contributions:

• Responsible for designing and implementing optimal software solutions with regards to functionality, reliability, performance and implementation time
•  Support in resolution of customer issues and work with software maintenance and refactoring of existing products
• Understand customer and stakeholder requirements and how they translate in software features
• Lead technical investigations and pre-studies
• Identify technical debt and drive refactoring to increase maintainability
• Responsible for adhering to operational documents and procedures
• Reduce low quality and defects and development lead time by rigorous adherence to agile methods
• Stay abreast with technical developments and new technologies in relevant areas
• Identify synergies between products with respect to software and collaborate to align coding practices and solutions in different teams
• Coach other software engineers in design and implementation in an efficient and high-quality way maximizing customer value
• Create technical requirements and design documentation and contribute to user documentation
• Initiate and participate in design and code reviews and collaborate with colleagues to execute improvements both in technology and way of working
• Responsible for verification of own software modules and to participate in the verification of the complete software product. Promote and contribute to test automation

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in computer science or related area will be preferred
• Strong experience of designing and programming software
• Experience in agile software development and development life cycles
• Excellent general IT skills
• Very good skills of applicable programming languages, methods and tools
• Knowledge and deep understanding of latest relevant technology
• Good knowledge of the products for which the team is responsible and general knowledge of Ascom products portfolio
• Strong problem diagnosis and problem-solving skills
• Very good knowledge of the software development process (DLP) and applicable knowledge of quality regulations in the medical device industry and other relevant areas
• Mentoring skills

What We Offer You:

• A company you can take pride in.
• Inspiring and collaborative colleagues.
• Abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the healthcare industry.
• Flexible remote work

Join Us and Make an Impact:

Ascom is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team, drives innovation, and enriches our workplace. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed.

Join our team at Ascom and help us realize our vision of enhancing digital information for optimal decision-making in the healthcare industry. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of those who benefit from our technology.