API Software Developer
IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as top level technical expert and team mentor on complex API development projects to support the creation of mobile applications
- Design and implement robust APIs on the Mulesoft platform in the clinical research industry
- Be responsible for all API development team deliverables, including design specifications, system manuals and unit testing approach and evidence
- Interact with corporate and project team members to negotiate timelines, responsibilities and deliverables
- Perform peer review of work products such as code, designs, and test plans produced by other team members regarding IT standards and procedures
- Mentors junior team members in training and developing technical expertise
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features
- Accurately estimate the effort and time requirements of features and fixes
- Utilizes source control, continuous integration and unit testing best practices
- Provide leadership and guidance to continue to establish development best practices and standards for the organization
- Recommend course of action regarding project issues/concerns, implement mitigation plans, then escalate risks and issues to senior IT management as necessary
- Maintain knowledge of competitive and complementary products and experiences.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience delivering complex APIs
- Experience developing APIs on the Mulesoft Anypoint platform
- Experience building solutions on top of cloud-based SaaS platforms (Azure, AWS, Heroku)
- Experience delivering on a frequent Agile cadence
- Ability to identify root causes of technical problems and recommend solutions
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Possess an expert knowledge in software development tools, practices, and lifecycle methodologies
- Must love working in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and have a minimum of 6+ years of software development experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience with cloud platforms (Heroku, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, Google)
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies
- Knowledge of the clinical drug development industry, procedures/processes, and regulatory standards is preferred but not required
Join Us
Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. Regardless of your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.
IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.