Senior Software Engineer / Project Engineer – Mobile Software Delivery

Our client in the medical device industry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end delivery of mobile software releases supporting connected medical devices and patient care. This role combines technical product ownership, software project management, and delivery leadership .

The primary focus is on translating requirements into executable plans, organizing backlogs, and guiding development and test teams through successful releases. Previous hands-on mobile development experience is essential, while day-to-day coding and testing are not the primary responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned mobile software releases, including planning, execution, risk management, and release readiness.
• Translate product features and requirements into structured backlogs, actionable user stories, and clearly defined work items.
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning, helping teams understand priorities, scope, and dependencies.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Development, and Test Leads to break down work and maintain alignment with product intent.
• Establish and track delivery metrics, communicate progress, and drive accountability across development and test teams.
• Review and accept completed work within the application lifecycle management (ALM) system using technical and quality judgment.
• Evaluate development and testing approaches, challenge assumptions, and ensure architectural alignment.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and execution barriers, and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Communicate release status, risks, and priorities to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support software lifecycle compliance, quality processes, and regulatory deliverables.
• Promote engineering best practices and continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience delivering mobile software applications, with responsibility for project execution or technical leadership.
• Previous hands-on mobile software development experience, including Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Experience creating and managing backlogs, translating requirements into user stories, and driving software delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices, sprint planning, release planning, and delivery metrics.
• Technical knowledge to engage with developers, evaluate implementation approaches, and understand architectural decisions.
• Understanding of mobile testing strategies and software quality practices.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in technical software project management or technical product ownership.
• Experience in medical devices or another regulated software environment.
• Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform, iOS, or connected device applications.
• Experience with ALM platforms such as PTC Codebeamer.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Ideal Candidate You bring a mobile development foundation and a strong process and delivery mindset.
• You enjoy turning complex requirements into clear plans, coordinating teams, tracking execution, and taking ownership of successful software releases.