Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Company Description:

At Capla, we are redefining the future of surgery through intelligent, connected, and data-driven medical technologies. Our mission is to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human-centered by combining the power of AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and advanced visualization systems. We are developing next-generation surgical navigation and OR integration platforms that empower surgeons with precision, real-time insights, and intuitive control - ultimately improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Capla’s strength comes from its multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, surgeons, robotic and biomedical engineers, AI and ML specialists, quality experts, and data scientists. Together, we’re building an ecosystem of technologies that bring intelligence, accuracy, and trust to every step of the surgical workflow.

As an early and rapidly growing healthcare startup, Capla offers an exciting environment for those who want to be part of something transformational. Our team is expanding quickly across product, engineering, and clinical domains, creating abundant opportunities to innovate, learn, and grow. At Capla, every individual contributes directly to shaping products that will define the future of modern surgery, where technology and compassion converge to enhance human lives.

Job Description:

Job Title / Designation: Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Job ID: CS12003

Department: R&D - Cloud & Connectivity

Reports to: Software Lead, OR Integration Systems

Location: Bangalore / Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time (100%)

Position Summary:

As a Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure, you will design, develop, and maintain the backend cloud architecture powering CAPLA’s offerings for the operating room. You will be responsible for building secure data pipelines, APIs, and teleconferencing infrastructure that connect surgical systems in the OR to CAPLA’s cloud ecosystem.

The role focuses on data synchronization, secure storage of surgical videos, and real-time collaboration between remote clinicians. You will work closely with the embedded, UI, and mobile teams to ensure that CAPLA’s cloud layer is scalable, compliant, and reliable for clinical use.

Responsibilities

Cloud Platform Development

• Design, develop, and maintain CAPLA’s cloud backend for data synchronization and case management.
• Develop RESTful APIs and WebSocket services to connect the OR Integration Suite with cloud databases.
• Implement real-time teleconferencing and remote collaboration modules using WebRTC or equivalent technologies.
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain microservices to manage case metadata, video storage, and analytics.
• Optimize cloud data storage and retrieval for high-volume surgical video files.
• Implement encryption and access control mechanisms for all data transactions.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment of cloud components.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate with the C++ backend and mobile teams for smooth data exchange between on-premise systems and the cloud.
• Work with the UI team to ensure real-time access to cloud-stored data in the OR environment.
• Coordinate with QARA and cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with medical data handling standards (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Support system health monitoring, usage analytics, and uptime dashboards for deployed systems.

QARA / Documentation

• Prepare and maintain design documentation, risk assessments, and validation reports as per IEC 62304 and ISO 13485.
• Support software lifecycle documentation and traceability for all cloud components.
• Participate in internal and external audits by maintaining proper design history files (DHFs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in backend or cloud-based software development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud ecosystems.
• Strong experience in REST API development (FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, or Django).
• Familiarity with WebRTC, MQTT, and streaming protocols (RTSP, HLS).
• Expertise in database systems - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Firebase.
• Experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of authentication standards – OAuth2, JWT, and SAML.
• Understanding of encryption, secure data transfer, and backup mechanisms.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical imaging, telemedicine, or healthcare cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 81001- 5-1).
• Exposure to edge-cloud synchronization in IoT or embedded environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics pipelines and visualization tools (Grafana, Kibana).

If interested, please reply with the Job ID in the subject line, along with your updated CV, current notice period, and expected compensation to “jobs@caplagroup.com”.