About this role
Role: Software Engineer – Android Mobile Developer
Location: Kharadi Pune
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Software Engineer - Android Mobile Developer to join our development team. The role requires expertise in Android development and APIs for medical devices. The candidate should be able to quickly learn new concepts, leveraging existing procedures and other team member's knowledge. The role involves advanced knowledge in communication and Android front-end libraries, contributing to architectural design choices considering cyber security. The candidate should be able to autonomously solve problems in its area of expertise and acquire the necessary knowledge when problems fall outside of comfort zone.
What will you be doing?
- Development of rapid proof-of-concept prototyping and feasibility demonstrators for surgical navigation applications on mobile devices (Android).
- Writing of production-level mobile code following established design patterns and corresponding documentation
- Participate in software architectural design definition and input of specific expertise for design decisions, requirements development and software testing
- Be accountable for the entirety of the software produced in each software increment, from definition of requirements and acceptance criteria to documentation and testing of the work done
- Build software-focused automation frameworks for mobile codebases.
- Support debugging and root cause analysis of software under support.
- Champion a strong quality mindset and advocate quality-first practices across teams.
- Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with IEC 62304.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, Equivalent hands-on mobile development.
- Minimum 2 years of Android development using Kotlin, including libraries and services.
- Ability to test logic, state machines, and error handling in Kotlin.
- Experience writing unit and component-level tests for mobile applications.
- Familiarity with modern mobile architectural patterns for scalable and maintainable applications.
- Knowledge of Python or Shell scripting for automation is a plus.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams.
- Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying innovation in mobile development and testing.
- Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or compliance-driven environments is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains is encouraged:
- Medical Devices / Healthcare Software (highly preferred)
- Automotive / ADAS / AUTOSAR-based systems
- Industrial Automation / Robotics
You Unlimited.
We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
- Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law’s Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.
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About Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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What you'll do
- The role involves developing rapid proof-of-concept prototypes for surgical navigation applications and writing production-level mobile code. The candidate will also participate in software architectural design and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
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