Staff Software Engineer

CooperSurgical is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their R&D Software Development team, where you will take on a technical leadership role in designing and developing customer-facing software products. The position involves hands-on development, architectural design, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of new features and enhancements for existing products and applications, as well as new products and initiatives to meet the evolving needs of our business
• Play a pivotal role as a full stack developer, demonstrating deep expertise and guiding the team in delivering high-quality code and scalable software solutions
• Oversee the maintenance and improvement of existing codebases, emphasizing the replacement of legacy technology with modern solutions
• Collaborate closely with technical support staff and engineers, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues
• Drive the evolution of software development practices, including identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and innovation
• Evaluate emerging technologies- including AI-assisted development tools and AI-enabled services – to identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity and enhance platform capabilities
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and development
• Collaborate with the team to define the technical direction and architecture for current and future CSI projects, influencing system design, scalability, and long-term platform evolution

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in backend development using .Net, C#, Entity Framework, PostgreSQL and MS SQL, with a proven track record of delivering complex and high-quality software solutions
• Extensive experience in Windows desktop app development using WPF and Azure Webservices
• Proficiency in advanced front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Vue.js, React/Next.js or similar frameworks, to create highly responsive and user-friendly web applications
• Strong expertise in unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) methodologies to ensure the highest level of code quality and reliability
• Thorough understanding of AWS cloud solutions, including S3, RDS, and EC2, with the ability to architect and optimize cloud-based systems
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps practices, Git version control, test automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) best practices
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform
• An outcome-focused mindset, with a strong emphasis on process discipline, and a relentless drive for timely project completion
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and mentor team members
• A deep passion for remaining at the forefront of technology – including emerging areas such as AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, and modern cloud platforms – with a commitment to continuous learning, and professional growth
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating a significant increase in responsibilities and leadership within the software development field
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Master's degree preferred