Senior Software Engineer

About Avegen

Avegen is a digital healthcare company empowering individuals to take control of their health and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering life-changing care. Avegen's core product, HealthMachine, is a cloud-hosted, next-generation digital healthcare engine for pioneers in digital healthcare, including healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, to deploy high-quality robust digital care solutions efficiently and effectively. We are ISO27001, ISO13485, and Cyber Essentials certified; and compliant with the NHS Data Protection Toolkit and GDPR.

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer at Avegen, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining our platform using cutting-edge AI-native development workflows. This role requires proficiency with agentic development tools and the ability to leverage AI assistance for accelerated development cycles.

You will be using the pro versions of such agentic tools (specifically Windsurf, Cursor, Claude or equivalent) on a Macbook from day one.

You'll be creating and implementing new features, troubleshooting and debugging issues, optimizing app performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying current with the latest advancements in AI-assisted development, , , React Native and mobile app development.

We are looking for exceptional candidates who combine deep technical expertise in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript with proficiency in modern AI development tools and are obsessed with creating the best experiences for end users through efficient AI-native workflows.

Key Responsibilities

AI-Native Development & Agentic Tools

Utilize agentic development tools (Windsurf, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality

Implement AI-assisted coding workflows for feature development, debugging, and code optimization

Lead adoption of AI-native development practices across the engineering team

Evaluate and integrate new AI development tools and methodologies

Develop MCP servers, RAG servers to help us supercharge our AI-native workflows

Mobile Application Development

Architect and build performant mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms using React Native

Work with managers to provide technical consultation and assist in defining the scope and sizing of work

Lead configuration of our platform HealthMachine in line with functional specifications and development of platform modules with a focus on quality and performance

Write well-documented, clean JavaScript/TypeScript code to build reusable components in the platform

Quality & Compliance

Maintain compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 13485, and Cyber Essentials that Avegen adheres to

Maintain code, write automated tests, and assist DevOps in CI/CD to ensure the product is of the highest quality

Lead by example in best practices for software design and quality, incorporating AI-assisted testing and quality assurance

Leadership & Mentoring

Train team members on AI-native development workflows, software design principles, and emerging technologies through regular engineering workshops

Mentor junior engineers on both traditional development practices and modern AI-assisted workflows

Stay current with AI development tools and technologies to identify the best solutions for the job

Requirements

Essential Requirements

AI-Native Development Experience

Proficiency with agentic development tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants

Experience integrating AI tools into development workflows for enhanced productivity

Demonstrated ability to leverage AI for code generation, debugging, and optimization

Mobile Development Expertise

Hands-on experience working in a product company developing consumer-facing mobile apps that are deployed and currently in use in production

Must have at least 3 mobile apps live in the Apple App Store/Google Play Store

In-depth understanding of React Native and its ecosystem with the latest features

Strong familiarity with native development tools such as Xcode and Android Studio

Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript

Experience in writing modular, reusable custom JavaScript/TypeScript modules that scale well for high-volume applications

Experience in building mobile apps with intensive server communication (REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, etc.)

Excellent command of version control systems like Git

Hands-on experience in database technologies including RDBMS and NoSQL

Professional Skills

Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives

Solid attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills with excellent troubleshooting capabilities

Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities

A positive, "can do" attitude who isn't afraid to lead complex React Native implementations

Process & Methodology

Good command of Unix operating system and understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure

Working experience in Agile/SCRUM methodology and understanding of the application life cycle

Experience working with project management tools like Atlassian JIRA

Preferred Qualifications

Open source contributions and experience developing your own React Native wrappers for native functionality

Experience with AI-assisted testing and quality assurance tools

Contributions to AI development tool communities or plugins

Experience with prompt engineering and AI model integration in development workflows

Qualifications

BE/BTech/MS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI development tools

Professional development budget for AI tooling and training

Collaborative environment that embraces innovation and AI-native workflows

Chance to make a meaningful impact in digital healthcare