Current Vacancies
AI & Backend Developer
Job Type: Full Time
At The Simulator Company, your work directly improves patient safety. You'll have ownership across architecture, AI integration, and user interface design, while collaborating closely with world-class clinicians and roboticists. If you're ready to combine deep technology with human-centred design to help save lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description
The Simulator Company develops high-fidelity medical simulators that blend precision hardware, immersive XR software, and cloud-connected AI to improve clinical training worldwide. We are expanding our team with a versatile AI & Backend Developer who can design scalable backend systems, integrate AI/ML, build polished Apple apps, and deliver outstanding user experiences for clinicians globally.
Main Duties:
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Design and build scalable backend services (REST, GraphQL) using Python, Node.js, PHP/Laravel; migrate legacy systems into containerised microservices.
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Develop native iOS/iPadOS apps (Swift, SwiftUI), including BLE connectivity, Core Data, and enterprise app distribution.
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Lead end-to-end UX/UI development for mobile and web dashboards, including clinical workflow mapping, wireframing, high-fidelity Figma prototyping, and pixel-perfect production interfaces that follow Apple HIG and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
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Integrate AI/ML models (LLMs, vision models, classical ML) for both cloud services and on-device inference (Core ML, TensorFlow Lite); conduct A/B testing to evaluate educational outcomes.
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Build real-time data pipelines ingesting metrics from sensors, IoT devices, and user interactions, enabling instructor dashboards and trainee performance analytics.
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Collaborate with Unity/Unreal teams to expose secure APIs, WebSocket streams, and SDKs for real-time simulation synchronisation.
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Prototype AR/VR experiences using ARKit, RealityKit, or Unity AR Foundation to visualise anatomy, telemetry, and AI-guided feedback.
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Run user research with clinicians, iterate on usability findings, and champion inclusive design practices.
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Manage DevOps and cloud infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP) alongside observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
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Implement security and compliance best practices (OAuth 2.0, JWT, GDPR, ISO 27001, NHS DSPT).
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Coalville: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
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United Kingdom (preferred)
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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5+ years experience in backend development (Python/Django/FastAPI, Node.js/Express, PHP/Laravel/Symfony).
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2+ years of iOS/iPadOS app development (Swift/SwiftUI) including enterprise or App Store distribution.
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Demonstrated UX/UI portfolio (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) with experience in component libraries and design systems.
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Strong AI/ML integration experience (OpenAI/Azure OpenAI, Core ML, TensorFlow, PyTorch) with measurable results.
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Strong database expertise (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, InfluxDB).
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Cloud deployment experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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Solid understanding of software architecture, clean coding principles, automated testing (PHPUnit, PyTest, XCTest, Jest), and CI/CD pipelines.
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Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
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BSc/MSc in Computer Science, AI, HCI, or related disciplines.
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Experience with real-time streaming (gRPC, MQTT), device management, or edge AI deployments (NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral).
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Familiarity with medical device standards (HL7, FHIR, ISO 13485) or robotics middleware (ROS, ROS 2).
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AR/VR prototyping experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Private medical insurance
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Free on-site parking
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Flexitime
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday