Senior Platform and Services Software Engineer in Slough

About Motilent

At Motilent, we’re changing the way we see the gut. Our mission is to transform how digestive diseases are understood, measured, and treated - tackling some of the world’s most significant and complex health challenges. We’re a profitable, growing medtech company based in London, developing world-leading technology used by hospitals and life science organisations across the globe. As demand for our products and research collaborations continues to grow, we’re expanding our engineering team to support the next phase of our journey.

Working at Motilent means joining a team at the intersection of clinical science, medical imaging, and advanced technology. You’ll collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and engineers to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems - building systems and tools that push the boundaries of what’s possible in medical imaging and analysis. We’re looking for engineers who want to do more than build software - those who want ownership, growth, and the chance to be part of a team that’s genuinely changing the way we see the gut.

Role Overview

As a Senior Platform and Services Software Engineer (title negotiable), you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the platform and services that power Motilent’s medical imaging analysis and visualisation platform. You’ll work across microservices, event-driven services, and data pipelines, helping to define scalable, reliable solutions that meet the technical and regulatory demands of our medical products. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to mission-critical software used in clinical and research environments. This role reports directly to the Technical Product Lead.

Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 per annum, depending on experience and scope of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the platform and services supporting Motilent’s imaging analysis and visualisation platform.
• Define and implement automated testing and verification processes for the platform and its services.
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of Motilent’s platform architecture.
• Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Work in accordance with Motilent’s Quality Management System (QMS) to support the release of regulatory-cleared medical devices.
• Participate actively in software design discussions and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend, QA, and product leads to deliver reliable and maintainable systems.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and 5+ years of experience as a software engineer within a commercial environment.
• Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented programming language (preferably Java) and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proven experience developing microservices and deploying them on major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Working knowledge of containers and container orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with non-SQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and service integration patterns.
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Understanding of Agile software development, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of unit testing, software verification, and design patterns.

Nice to Have

• Advanced proficiency in Java and Gradle.
• Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot within containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proven experience designing and scaling event-driven and distributed architectures in production environments.
• Proven experience deploying and managing production infrastructure using IaC.
• Deep understanding of AWS services, infrastructure automation, and cloud security best practices.
• Background in medical imaging, life sciences, or other regulated software environments (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, observability, and automated deployment at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, lead code reviews, and shape architectural decisions.
• Knowledge of DICOM / DICOMWeb standards or healthcare data integration workflows.

Our Tech Stack

• Java and Spring Boot
• AWS
• DynamoDB
• Docker
• ...and more

Ways of Working

• Operate within Motilent’s QMS, maintaining traceability and documentation as required by regulated software standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, solution architects, and product teams to ensure alignment between development, quality, and regulatory goals.
• Based remotely within the UK, with occasional travel to Motilent’s central London office for collaboration, onboarding, or training.
• Maintain accurate and current records of training, skills, and experience in line with QMS requirements.

Benefits & Employment Details

• 25 days of annual leave + public holidays
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Options Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Full-time, Permanent
• Laptop and hardware provided
• Hybrid work arrangement: Our office is located in Aldgate East (London, UK), but we provide the option for flexible remote work from home
• UK-based applicants only: This opportunity is open to individuals with pre-existing, unrestricted rights to work full-time in the UK. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process

• Click Apply on LinkedIn and upload your CV.
• Technical assessment - engineering challenge, up to 4 hours (async).
• Technical interview - 60–90 minutes with our CTO and Solutions Architect.
• Follow-up interview - 30-60 minutes with our Technical Product Lead.
• Background checks and references.
• Offer.