Software engineer (at the rank of senior research assistant)
HKU
Utrecht, Netherlands
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Tech stack
PHP
API
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth)
Cloud Computing
Databases
Data Governance
EHealth
Mobile Application Software
Machine Learning
MySQL
Next.js
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Web Applications
React
Delivery Pipeline
Software Security
Swift
Kotlin
Information Technology
Web3.js
Data Pipelines
Job description
The appointee will play key roles in developing and maintaining systems and platforms that support AI/digital health solutions and research projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered health solutions, from data pipelines to production-grade models and user-facing applications (e.g. iOS, Android and web applications).
- Implementing and maintaining large-scale databases and APIs, data governance and privacy compliance;
- Integrating software with external devices and platforms (e.g. ECG and other biomedical hardware) via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB/UART and related protocols;
- Ensuring application security, performance and reliability;
- Providing consultation on the development of AI/digital health systems to users and project teams;
- Preparing technical documentation and deployment pipelines; and
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting to users and project teams. Applicants should have
Requirements
The Centre for Health AI Research and Translation (CHART), under the LKS Faculty of Medicine, is looking for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our newly established Centre., * a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline;
- solid experience in machine learning and AI frameworks, experience with model development lifecycle and deployment in real-world settings, big data management and handling, and at least 3 years' post-qualification hands-on experience in developing and deploying production-grade software, including but not limited to mobile applications and web frontends;
- sound organisational, problem-solving, and project management abilities; and
- the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and comfortable collaborating with academic, clinical and industry partners. Familiarity with healthcare data systems and experience in ReactJS/Next.js, Swift, Kotlin, PHP, MySQL, and cloud-based deployment, as well as familiarity with AR, Unity integration or Web3/NFT platforms, would be a strong advantage.
Benefits & conditions
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.