Senior Customer Deployment Specialist

  • Head Resourcing
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • 03/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Senior Customer Deployment Specialist


Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel to UK & Europe)
Sector: Healthcare / Medical Technology / AI



About the Company


Our MedTech client helps healthcare organisations unlock the value of AI by providing access to a broad portfolio of market-leading imaging and operational AI solutions through a proven, enterprise-grade technology platform.
Seamlessly integrated into existing clinical systems, the platform simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of both third-party and custom AI applications-reducing implementation time, cost, and ongoing operational overhead for healthcare providers.



The Role


The Senior Customer Deployment Specialist plays a critical role within the Customer Operations function, leading complex customer implementations and accelerating adoption of the platform across clinical environments.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing position requiring deep technical expertise in healthcare IT, clinical system integration, and cloud infrastructure. You will own deployments end-to-end, working closely with clinical, technical, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, and timely delivery.



Key Responsibilities

Software Deployment & Configuration


  • Lead complex platform and third-party application deployments from initiation through post-implementation review

  • Configure and optimise deployments to meet performance, security, and customer-specific requirements

  • Champion deployment best practices aligned with regulatory, quality, and compliance standards


Architecture & Technical Leadership


  • Design and oversee enterprise healthcare IT architectures integrating PACS, RIS, EMR, AI solutions, and cloud-native services

  • Lead implementation of HL7 v2 and DICOM workflows, with future expansion to FHIR standards

  • Share deployment learnings with Solution Architects to continuously improve delivery standards


Technical Stakeholder Engagement


  • Work closely with customers and partners to gather technical and integration requirements

  • Act as a trusted subject matter expert, building confidence through clear technical guidance


Platform Management


  • Maintain and support Windows Server and Linux-based systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and security


Healthcare Data Standards & Integration


  • Enable seamless data exchange between imaging modalities, hospital systems, and external partners using DICOM and HL7 v2


Interoperability & Web Services


  • Implement APIs and web services to support interoperability across healthcare systems


Tooling & Scripting


  • Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation, monitoring, and integration

  • Create and improve internal tooling to enhance deployment consistency, efficiency, and security


Troubleshooting


  • Respond rapidly to system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions


Collaboration & Mentorship


  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to influence deployment readiness

  • Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement


Documentation & Compliance


  • Maintain detailed technical and deployment documentation

  • Adhere to all information security and acceptable use policies


Essential Experience & Qualifications


  • Significant experience in Healthcare IT, including enterprise software implementation

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

  • Proven leadership delivering large-scale, complex deployments

  • Strong understanding of clinical workflows and system integration

  • Experience deploying software in virtualised environments (VMware, Hyper-V)


Technical Expertise


Microsoft Technologies


  • Expert-level Windows Server (2016+), Active Directory, scripting, and security


Linux Technologies


  • Expert-level Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS) including scripting and security

  • Strong experience configuring GPU resources in virtualised environments


Containers


  • Deep experience deploying Dockerised applications using Docker and Docker Compose


Healthcare Standards


  • Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7 v2, VNA, PACS, and RIS systems


Web Services & APIs


  • RESTful services, XML, JSON


Cloud Infrastructure


  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (VMs, networking, security, storage)


Networking & Security


  • Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and healthcare data security

  • Experience working in regulated industries


Desirable


  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Kubernetes deployment and operations experience

  • Integration engines (e.g. Mirth, Rhapsody)

  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)

  • Configuration management and monitoring tools




Personal Attributes


  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive delivery independently

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach

  • Collaborative, curious, and committed to continuous learning

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities

Deployments are primarily remote, with occasional travel to customer sites in the UK and Europe (historically limited).