VirtaMed develops the most advanced surgical simulators using hyper‑realistic digital twins, AI, and customized hardware. We support medtech and pharma partners from accelerated product development to scalable, structured product training. Our standard solutions – for robotics, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology, urology, and general surgery – enable hospitals, educators, and societies to train and assess residents and practitioners through performance‑based programs.
Vision
A world where AI and digital twins form the foundation of medical and surgical procedures – ensuring safer, smarter, and more scalable care from the first prototype to the last patient treated.
Mission
At VirtaMed, our mission is to redefine how interventional solutions are developed, validated, and adopted – by integrating digital twins, high‑fidelity simulation, performance‑based education and AI enhancements into the core of healthcare.
We empower medical device and pharma companies with tools to accelerate innovation from in‑silico R&D to real‑world training platforms. At the same time, we enable hospitals, educators, and medical societies to train and assess practitioners through high‑fidelity simulation and structured proficiency programs.
Through close collaboration with industry and clinical partners – and by combining data, engineering, and real‑world insight – we co‑create solutions that enable smarter, safer, and more collaborative care.
We believe in customer collaboration, purpose‑driven innovation, and are committed to excellence. We take joy in creating the best possible surgical training tools, and we are proud to be making the world a better place. This is what makes up our company culture.
Your Work
To strengthen our Software Development Team, we are looking for a “Lead Frontend Engineer 100% (m/f/d)” with a strong background in modern web technologies and a passion for driving innovation, performance, and user experience in cloud‑based solutions and web simulation products. In this role, you will take ownership of the front‑end development process, leading end‑to‑end implementation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external partners. You will contribute to the design of scalable, data‑driven applications and leverage cutting‑edge technologies – including AI‑assisted development tools – to enhance product capabilities, development efficiency, and customer value.
We work closely with external partners and cross‑functional teams to ensure efficient delivery and a seamless user experience. We will:
* Serve as the technical lead for web front‑end development, ensuring seamless integration, high performance, and quality maintenance of existing features.
* Lead the design and implementation of cloud‑based solutions to access and utilize VirtaMed data.
* Design and implement advanced web services and backend‑for‑frontend (BFF) layers to support scalable, secure, and high‑value customer‑facing applications.
* Manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and release cycles to maintain high development efficiency.
* Drive technical coordination for new and existing web simulation products, collaborating with Product Owners (POs) and managing external development contributors.
* Research and introduce innovative technologies, tools, and approaches (including AI‑assisted development tools and agent‑based workflows) to enhance development productivity and product quality.
* Foster a culture of UX and user‑centric design in the team.
Your Profile
* University degree (M.Sc.) or similar.
* 2–5 years of work experience.
* Professional experience in Frontend Development: Expertise in Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Fastify, Playwright and related libraries.
* Good technical skills in Web Services & Architecture: Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and developing scalable web services (e.g., Node.js).
* Experience with AI‑assisted Development Tools: Practical experience or strong interest in leveraging tools such as GitHub Copilot, MCP, and agent‑based development workflows to enhance productivity.
* Strong DevOps skills: Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, including YAML‑based pipeline configuration and deployment management.
* Familiarity with UX Design: Skilled in requirements engineering, creating mockups and prototypes using Figma and other tools.
* Strong skills with Development Tools: Familiarity with Visual Studio Code, Git, and Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
* You enjoy interacting with other teams and are creative and know how to teach yourself new skills.
* You want to work in an international, dynamic, and established company where products are at the heart of our business and developed at a high pace.
End statement
Today there are over 100 VirtaMedians worldwide, with innovation headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and a global network of expert partners. VirtaMedians passionately live innovation in a customer‑oriented, agile, inclusive work environment.
VirtaMed is made up of people with different backgrounds, interests, working methods, and opinions on what it means to have fun. We all share a common goal: we want to create excellent products and solutions, and we want to help medical professionals help their patients. We are proud to do our part to make the world a better place.
We are looking forward to your application! Please upload your CV, motivation letter, and your top‑5 list of why you would like to work with us. For some recommendations from your possible future colleagues, check out the video and statements on the website www.virtamed.com at About us → Career.
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