Make a Real Impact in Cancer Care

Our client, Elekta, is on a mission to help physicians spend more time fighting cancer and less time fighting software. Their engineering team connects thousands of patients to care each day through MOSAIQ, their certified health information system. As their Lead Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of cancer treatment technology.

About the Role

Elekta is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join their Oncology Information Systems (OIS) engineering team. You'll lead the data architecture and management strategy for MOSAIQ, working at the intersection of healthcare technology and database engineering. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on OLTP systems that are deployed both on-premises and in the cloud.

What You'll Do

• Drive the evolution of our data management and database infrastructure strategy to enhance system performance and reduce latency
• Collaborate with engineers and oncology domain experts to develop and implement innovative data solutions
• Design and implement advanced interface strategies for external system integration
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of performance optimization initiatives
• Conduct system analysis and testing to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
• Work closely with development teams to resolve complex technical challenges
• Review and improve our API and system integration approaches

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Deep experience with data management and database technologies from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Strong background in on-premises database deployment and management
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Track record of building enterprise software products deployed at customer sites or in the cloud
• Excellence in problem-solving, analysis, and technical leadership
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with agile development methodologies

Location & Work Environment

This is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose) requiring 3 days in office. You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged.

What We Offer

• Base salary $175,000 - $195,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a proactive and supportive team
• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week)
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k, paid Vacation and Holiday
• A health of additional benefits including wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending account
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge in medical advancement.
• Close-knit company culture
• Upward mobility

Why Elekta?

• Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in healthcare
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a scaled agile environment
• Collaborate with a diverse team of architects, product owners, designers, and developers
• Help shape the future of cancer care technology
• Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges at scale

We're looking for self-motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are always searching for better ways to solve problems. If you're creative, smart, and work best in teams, we'd love to talk to you.

Elekta is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.