Backend Software Developer (C++)

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Job Description: C++ Software Developer - HealthTech (Hybrid, Frankfurt)

Contract: 6 months (Freelance/Contractor)
Location: Frankfurt (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Language Requirement: C1 German and Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Start Date: 28/07/2025

About the Role

Join an innovative HealthTech company in Frankfurt as a C++ Software Developer. You'll help develop next-generation medical software, focusing on health care data integration and imaging. This is a hybrid position, requiring one day per week onsite. The project starts at the end of July 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise C++ applications for medical imaging and diagnostic platforms.
• Model clinical events and health care workflows using HL7 and FHIR standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with medical devices and hospital IT systems.
• Ensure all software meets relevant medical regulations and documentation standards (e.g., MDR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Professional experience in C++ development (2+ years preferred; 3+ years a plus).
• Experience modelling clinical events and health care workflows using HL7 and FHIR standards.
• Familiarity with medical regulations and compliance in software development.
• C1-level German language skills (written and spoken) - mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins/GitLab CI, unit test frameworks (e.g., Google Test), and documentation tools used in regulated environments.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with computer vision and image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV, ITK, VTK).
• Previous exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
• Experience working in regulated medical device environments.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Familiarity with cloud-based health data solutions.
• Previous work in hybrid or remote teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work on impactful health care technology projects.
• Flexible hybrid working model (1 day/week on-site in Frankfurt).
• Collaborative, innovative team environment.

To apply, you must be eligible to work in Germany and meet the C1 German language requirement.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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