Job Description
Position: Senior Software Engineer / Senior Java Engineer
Babylon is a Health Tech company that combines an artificial intelligence powered platform with virtual clinical operations for patients.
General responsibilities
○ Writes and advocates for idiomatic code
○ Proactively improves components they encounter
○ Actively assesses and improves the operational performance of code, e.g. through
dashboards, monitoring and alerts
○ Aware of compliance standards and ensures they are met and ensures SSDLC is followed by
squad
○ Proactively considers security implications of their work
○ Is up-to-date on latest advances in technology and on best practices and guides the squad
appropriately
○ Understands the stack in-depth and is able to troubleshoot issues, including production
issues, from application through to infrastructure
○ Devises and applies technical architecture at the squad level and liaises with tribe architect
to ensure technical architecture aligns with the bigger picture
○ Works with PM/BA and squad team members to guide development and champion technical
input into planning and prioritisation
○ Works with the PM to ensure a minimal feature set that leads to the shortest speed to market
○ Is able to to understand the trade-offs in different approaches, make the right choice for the
situation and communicate those reasons to technical and non-technical stakeholders
○ May provide technical leadership for an important dependency used by multiple squads
○ Leads engineering interviews (coding and system design)"
○ Delivers large well-defined tasks and solves small/medium not-well-defined problems
○ Able to estimate, plan and scope work for the squad
○ Sees future risks in timings, implementation or rollout and acts to avoid them
○ Breaks down large problems into smaller iterative steps across multiple PRs
○ Creates RFC documents and advocates for tribe-wide improvements to technologies and
tooling
○ Identifies problems to solve
○ Is able to express problems and potential solutions with pros and cons in written form
○ Owns the implementation of a solution
○ Regularly pushes for improvements and leads a timely response to all activities where they
are involved
○ Advocates good code quality and best practices across tribe
○ Builds simple tools or iterates existing tools for the benefit of all engineers
○ Actively pushes team to monitor crash reporting tools
○ Onboards / mentors less experienced engineers
○ Leads threat modelling sessions
○ Advises and challenges Product Manager to ensure that MVP is minimal
○ Able to be an effective Tech Lead for a squad
Key Skills required :
● Competency in one of Babylon’s chosen software languages [Java, python, Ruby - back-end,
Javascript, React (Native) on front-end]
● Knowledge of popular software frameworks for the relevant language (desirable)
● Understanding of software testing methodologies
● Understanding of relevant technologies, including databases and cloud deployment
Essential:
4+ years of commercial or open-source software development
WORKING AT BABYLON
Whether you work in one of our amazing offices or a distributed team, Babylon is highly collaborative and fun! You’ll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.
Who We Are
We are a team on a mission, to put accessible and affordable healthcare in the hands of every person on earth. Our mission is bold and ambitious, and it’s one that’s shared by our team who shares our values, to dream big, build fast and be brilliant. To achieve this, we’ve brought together one of the largest teams of scientists, clinicians, mathematicians and engineers to focus on combining the ever-growing computing power of machines, with the best medical expertise of humans, to create a comprehensive, immediate and personalized health service and make it universally available.
At Babylon our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We’re a vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers, forging the way for a new generation of healthcare. We’re only as good as our people. So, finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time…
#LI-Remote
Babylon is a Health Tech company that combines an artificial intelligence powered platform with virtual clinical operations for patients.
General responsibilities
○ Writes and advocates for idiomatic code
○ Proactively improves components they encounter
○ Actively assesses and improves the operational performance of code, e.g. through
dashboards, monitoring and alerts
○ Aware of compliance standards and ensures they are met and ensures SSDLC is followed by
squad
○ Proactively considers security implications of their work
○ Is up-to-date on latest advances in technology and on best practices and guides the squad
appropriately
○ Understands the stack in-depth and is able to troubleshoot issues, including production
issues, from application through to infrastructure
○ Devises and applies technical architecture at the squad level and liaises with tribe architect
to ensure technical architecture aligns with the bigger picture
○ Works with PM/BA and squad team members to guide development and champion technical
input into planning and prioritisation
○ Works with the PM to ensure a minimal feature set that leads to the shortest speed to market
○ Is able to to understand the trade-offs in different approaches, make the right choice for the
situation and communicate those reasons to technical and non-technical stakeholders
○ May provide technical leadership for an important dependency used by multiple squads
○ Leads engineering interviews (coding and system design)"
○ Delivers large well-defined tasks and solves small/medium not-well-defined problems
○ Able to estimate, plan and scope work for the squad
○ Sees future risks in timings, implementation or rollout and acts to avoid them
○ Breaks down large problems into smaller iterative steps across multiple PRs
○ Creates RFC documents and advocates for tribe-wide improvements to technologies and
tooling
○ Identifies problems to solve
○ Is able to express problems and potential solutions with pros and cons in written form
○ Owns the implementation of a solution
○ Regularly pushes for improvements and leads a timely response to all activities where they
are involved
○ Advocates good code quality and best practices across tribe
○ Builds simple tools or iterates existing tools for the benefit of all engineers
○ Actively pushes team to monitor crash reporting tools
○ Onboards / mentors less experienced engineers
○ Leads threat modelling sessions
○ Advises and challenges Product Manager to ensure that MVP is minimal
○ Able to be an effective Tech Lead for a squad
Key Skills required :
● Competency in one of Babylon’s chosen software languages [Java, python, Ruby - back-end,
Javascript, React (Native) on front-end]
● Knowledge of popular software frameworks for the relevant language (desirable)
● Understanding of software testing methodologies
● Understanding of relevant technologies, including databases and cloud deployment
Essential:
4+ years of commercial or open-source software development
WORKING AT BABYLON
Whether you work in one of our amazing offices or a distributed team, Babylon is highly collaborative and fun! You’ll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.
Who We Are
We are a team on a mission, to put accessible and affordable healthcare in the hands of every person on earth. Our mission is bold and ambitious, and it’s one that’s shared by our team who shares our values, to dream big, build fast and be brilliant. To achieve this, we’ve brought together one of the largest teams of scientists, clinicians, mathematicians and engineers to focus on combining the ever-growing computing power of machines, with the best medical expertise of humans, to create a comprehensive, immediate and personalized health service and make it universally available.
At Babylon our people aren’t just part of a team, they’re part of something bigger. We’re a vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers, forging the way for a new generation of healthcare. We’re only as good as our people. So, finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time…
#LI-Remote
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer|Senior Java Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
