Why join Stryker Looking for a place that values your unique talents Discover Stryker s award-winning culture We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses healthcare insurance benefits retirement programs wellness programs as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities all of which are location specific Job description We are excited to be named one of the World s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses healthcare insurance benefits retirement programs wellness programs as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities all of which are location specific Who we want Stryker is looking for a talented hands-on Staff Engineer Backend Developer with Spring Boot to join our growing organisation You will be responsible for the design and implementation of algorithms and modules that work with large datasets and used for various speech interactions between the Stryker end-points and front end applications in a hybrid cloud architecture These will be the building block for next generation Patient care software solutions What you will do Technical Responsibilities Design and implement fuzzy matching algorithms to handle various types of audio data comparison such as string matching phonetic matching data deduplication and search Develop and optimize database queries and operations for handling large datasets Ensure the scalability reliability and performance of database solutions particularly in high-volume environments Work with databases such as MySQL PostgreSQL or NoSQL to manage and manipulate large datasets ensuring efficient indexing searching and data retrieval Write efficient algorithms to process large volumes of data focusing on performance memory optimization and reducing latency Integrate AI-based models and services such as speech recognition or machine learning algorithms into existing systems ensuring seamless interaction with the database and data processing components Partnering effectively with product owners and key internal stakeholders to ascertain product requirements Practicing valuable engineering methodologies within an Agile development framework Actively engaging in continuous learning through peer review and professional development opportunities Ensuring product quality by unit test functional and system tests in collaboration with automation engineers Documenting processes designs and product capabilities as required Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians Competencies Track record of building and delivering solutions based on a solid understanding of customer needs Results-driven hands-on approach to the full product life cycle from architecture development to product implementation Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on efficiency and scalability Excellent troubleshooting and debugging communications and documentation skills Resourceful and ability to work with large-scale systems and manage large datasets efficiently Proficient in designing and developing optimized algorithms with expertise in large datasets Additionally hands-on experience with AI ML frameworks and integrating AI models into production environments would be considered a significant asset further enhancing the candidate s suitability for the role Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor s degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or related discipline 4 years of work experience Preferred Qualifications Strongly desired Technical Skills Proficient in building robust back-end applications using Java including frameworks like Spring Boot or Hibernate Solid experience with fuzzy matching techniques and algorithms such as Levenshtein Distance Jaccard Similarity or Soundex Familiarity with search algorithms or technologies like Elasticsearch or Solr for indexing and querying large datasets Expertise in database optimization including query optimization indexing and database design for high-performance data retrieval experience with MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB or other NoSQL databases Experience with cloud platforms and services Azure preferred for data storage and pipeline automation Knowledge of distributed systems and data storage solutions designed for scalability Knowledge of API integration especially integrating AI ML models or speech recognition tools is a plus Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS GCP or Azure and their associated services Familiarity with containerization tools e g Docker and orchestration platforms e g Kubernetes is a plus Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and together with its customers is driven to make healthcare better The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg Neurotechnology Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes Alongside its customers around the world Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually