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.js, Next.js, 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
