Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Python)

About the role

Medtronic Digital Technologies is developing compact, high-performance embedded systems for the operating room that bring connectivity, real-time guidance and decision support, using computer vision to give a comprehensive view of surgery. This Senior Software Engineer role owns backend and services work from design through production, working with product, systems, QA, clinical and engineering partners.

Key responsibilities

• Own delivery of backend and services work from design through production.
• Contribute to and lead technical design for complex features, services and components.
• Identify risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Write high-quality code, mainly in Python, and take part in code reviews.
• Improve testability, observability, reliability and maintainability.
• Mentor team members through code review, pairing and design feedback.
• Create technical documentation covering architectural decisions, design rationale and system context.

Required profile

• Backend or systems engineering experience, preferably with strong Python proficiency.
• Experience designing, building and operating distributed systems in production, with a solid understanding of performance, scalability and reliability trade-offs.
• Proven ability to own substantial backend or systems work from design through production, surfacing risks early and taking accountability for quality.
• Track record of navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving requirements.
• Excellent documentation skills and experience with knowledge transfer for project handovers.
• Willingness to commute to London 2 to 3 days per week.

Required skills

• Python
• Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Databases, APIs and modern DevOps practices
• Testing strategies and code review practices
• Interest in AI-assisted or agentic coding workflows (product experience with agentic coding tools is a plus)

What we offer

• Salary range in the United Kingdom of 76,800 to 115,200 GBP, depending on experience, skills and qualifications.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• A wide range of benefits and resources supporting employees at every career and life stage.