52North
Senior Software Engineer - Regulated Medical Software
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About us
52North is a medical technology company on a mission to make emergency care safer and more effective. Awarded breakthrough status for its first product Neutrocheck® by the UK Government in 2024, we build innovative diagnostic and digital solutions to transform patients' journeys in emergency care. Our mission-driven multidisciplinary team is backed by leading UK and US hospital venture funds, and partners including the University of Cambridge and Macmillan Cancer Support.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical software engineer to join our engineering team and help build the regulated software that underpins our clinical products. You will have real ownership over technical decisions and contribute to how we develop and continue to improve our engineering practices. We work with Laravel and Vue.js across a modern web application stack. Quality and excellence aren’t just compliance checkboxes for us; our software is used in clinical settings where getting it right matters for patients. This is a full-time role.
What you will do
Regulated software and compliance
- Develop software within a regulated lifecycle framework in line with UK and EU requirements (MDR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, DCB standards, and related guidance)
- Contribute to technical documentation and audit-ready records as a natural part of how you work
- Support the team in upholding the quality standards expected of a certified medical device manufacturer
Building and shipping product
- Design, develop, and maintain features across the full stack, including Laravel back-end, Vue.js front-end
- Integrate with Electronic Health Record systems, managing clinical data flows and ensuring robust interoperability across standards including HL7 FHIR and SMART on FHIR
- Work with Epic APIs and related integrations as part of our broader health system connectivity
- Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews as a senior member of the team
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What we need
- Strong full-stack web development skills; experience with Laravel and Vue.js is a significant advantage
- Demonstrable experience developing software in a regulated healthcare or medical device context, having first-hand experience of going through CE or UKCA marking and notified body audits of the software development process
- Hands-on EHR integration experience, including familiarity with HL7 FHIR, SMART on FHIR, and/or related interoperability standards
- Experienced at writing and maintaining software development quality management system and technical file documentation to support regulatory submissions
- A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to quality
- The ability to hold both clinical rigour and product velocity in mind at the same time
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Interest in healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes, with a willingness to engage with clinical and regulatory requirements
Even better if…
- You have worked directly with Epic (App Orchard, MyChart integrations, or the Epic API)
- You have an interest in the responsible application of AI in clinical software, whether in diagnostic decision support, workflow automation, or data analysis
- You have a background in cybersecurity, particularly in a healthcare data context
- You are comfortable owning the databases behind a production application, including schema design, SQL, and performance tuning
- Experience with FDA regulatory frameworks
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What you can expect from us
- A competitive benefits package that includes private medical and dental insurance and a contributory pension scheme
- Equity, letting you share in 52North's long-term success
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated), and enhanced maternity leave
- A diverse and inclusive work environment that brings together multidisciplinary experts
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@52north.health. Your covering letter should tell us why this role appeals to you and what you would bring to the team.
We review applications on a rolling basis and move to interview as soon as we find candidates who look like a strong match. We don't use closing dates, so please apply as soon as you can. This role was advertised on 17th July 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact careers@52north.health.
Everyone is welcome at 52North. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity. If you need any adjustments to the application or selection process, please let us know — we're happy to help.
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