Staff Software Architect

About

At GE Health Care, we are advancing precision care by delivering technologies that make a meaningful difference for clinicians and patients. As a Staff Software Architect, you will help shape and evolve an MRI application built using a modern framework with a microservices architecture, supporting the next generation of intelligent, connected MR workflows.

This role supports SIGNA™ One, our AI‑driven workflow platform designed to simplify MRI from planning and setup through scanning and beyond. SIGNA One enables fast scans, effortless setup, and high clinical confidence through intelligent automation and a patient‑first experience.

In this role, you will lead feature enhancements and contribute to architectural decisions for a mission‑critical MRI software system that interfaces directly with physical MRI devices. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines and influence technical direction while supporting scalable, high‑quality solutions used globally.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, build, deliver, and maintain software applications and services across machine, cloud, platform, and application layers.
• Lead and contribute to feature enhancements within the MRI software platform.
• Collaborate with system engineers, frontend developers, and software engineers to design solutions aligned with shared platforms and architectural standards.
• Apply SDLC best practices, including Lean/Agile/XP, CI/CD, security, scalability, documentation, refactoring, and testing.
• Write clean, maintainable code that meets quality standards and delivers intended functionality.
• Develop web services and database queries using existing data models.
• Evaluate and optimize application performance.
• Design and implement core data structures and algorithms.
• Assess technology choices and their impact across the software development lifecycle.
• Share technical perspectives clearly, using data and experience to influence decisions.
• Take ownership of deliverables while working collaboratively with the broader team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle in complex environments.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices‑based architectures.
• Proficiency with Java/JEE, Spring Boot/Spring, and Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience working in Agile/Lean environments with CI practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to break down work and estimate development effort.
• Experience developing on Unix/Linux‑based systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Frontend experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and frameworks such as Angular JS, Backbone JS, Ember JS, or Knockout JS.
• Experience with JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, and Spring Data.
• Familiarity with rules engines such as Camel, Drools, or JRules.
• Experience with tools including Gradle, Maven, Git, SVN, Perforce, Artifactory, and Docker.
• Experience with BDD/Cucumber.
• Experience developing software that interfaces with physical devices.
• Interest in emerging technologies and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE Health Care offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Health Care will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE Health Care does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE Health Care customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE Health Care employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No