Principal Systems Architect

Overview

In this role you will own the architecture and high-level design for one or more product software systems, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver modular, maintainable solutions. You will align technical direction with product strategy and regulatory requirements, balancing performance, cost, and quality. You’ll lead architecture discussions, model risks, and drive roadmaps for software technologies within the domain. This position offers impact through shaping how Elekta delivers safe, efficient radiotherapy software in collaboration with clinical and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of system/subsystem architectures ensuring best practices and maintainability
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early through models, prototypes, or feasibility studies
• Lead cross-team development directions and ensure alignment with architecture
• Define software and non-functional requirements based on product needs
• Create and maintain technology roadmaps and assist with deployment
• Foster technical expertise across teams and share knowledge
• Maintain awareness of architecture, tools, and industry trends; communicate with Product Management, Service, and Research
• Ensure alignment with Elekta quality systems and regulatory requirements
• Participate in audits, risk communication, and continuous improvement of tools and processes
• Contribute professionally in team meetings and timesheet compliance
• Adapt to additional duties as needed

Key requirements

• Degree in engineering
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal abilities
• Structured, professional engineering approach
• Effective problem solving and systems thinking
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of product development practices, tools, technologies
• Object-oriented software design
• Experience with service or micro-service architectures
• Experience with Enterprise Architect, SysML, UML
• Hands-on development experience (C#/.NET)
• Experience in regulated safety or security environments
• Knowledge of medical technology regulatory framework (or willingness to learn)
• Azure DevOps/Git
• UI design and development (advantageous)

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• C#/.NET
• microservices
• Azure DevOps

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