Software Technologist I

Job Title Software Technologist I Job Description About the Role We are looking for a skilled Software Development Engineer to contribute to high-quality software development, testing, and deployment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring code quality, system reliability, and continuous improvement while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You will act as a technical expert within the team, driving best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to overall product excellence. Key Responsibilities Participate in end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) with increasing autonomy Design, develop, and review high-quality code aligned with best practices Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system testing) Diagnose and resolve software defects through log analysis, debugging, and issue reproduction Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring Define and track performance and quality metrics Create and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, APIs, user guides) Act as a technical expert within the team and mentor new joiners Stay updated with emerging technologies and continuously improve development practices Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in C++ , particularly in a Windows environment Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Development Experience with XML, JSON, and REST APIs Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience with version control systems (Git, TFS) Knowledge of test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit or similar) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments Preferred Skills Experience with AWS cloud services , including performance and cost optimization Strong exposure to test-driven development (TDD) Ability to design and maintain automated test scripts Knowledge of deployment automation, scaling, and monitoring tools Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science , Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent (or Vocational Education with relevant experience) 6+ years of experience in software development, testing, or related areas Master’s Degree (preferred but not mandatory) Key Competencies Technical expertise and attention to detail Strong collaboration and communication skills Ownership and accountability Continuous learning mindset Ability to influence and mentor within teams Why Join Us Opportunity to work on high-impact, scalable software solutions Collaborative and innovation-driven environment Strong focus on quality, automation, and modern engineering practices Career growth with mentorship and learning opportunities How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This role is an office role.   About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business . • Discover our rich and exciting history . • Learn more about our purpose . If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here .