Software Engineer III

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, and Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop web-based systems built using Java EE technologies in a multi-tiered environment including working with front-end components, business logic, workflow logic, backend systems as well as integration endpoints.
• Develop user interfaces built using JavaScript and other browser-based technologies with a focus on usability, security, cross-browser compatibility, and performance.
• Determine operational feasibility through analysis, problem definition, requirements gathering, solution development, and solution proposal.
• Adhere to coding standards and security practices by applicable software development methodology and release processes.
• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other team members (Software Test Engineering, Product Management, Product Support, and Support Engineering) to achieve goals.
• Develop, integrate, and deploy object-oriented system solutions for web applications.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by writing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems.
• Review product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy, as needed.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.
• Confer with users/focus groups, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
• Utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process.
• Design and develop new core functionality.
• Demonstrate ability to take on larger case work and design.
• Demonstrate a logical, solution-oriented approach and possess the ability to offer a variety of solutions or functionality to solve problems.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Location

This role is open to candidates working in Bengaluru, India (hybrid).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant professional-level work experience is considered instead of a degree.
• 6+ years of industry experience, building web applications with JavaScript/TypeScript and Java.
• Professional experience using Java based programming technologies for building database driven web applications.
• Professional experience using relational databases and writing SQL.
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
• Front end: JavaScript\TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks, and libraries (React (library), jQuery (library), etc.
• Backend: Java, J2EE technologies, Spring (framework), Spring boot (framework), JavaScript, Node.js, Web services, Rest APIs
• DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, maven, Docker/similar.
• Database: SQL, PG, DynamoDB, etc.
• AWS services: EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.
• Takes initiative with problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across functional teams.
• Ability to capture and document software design and requirements.
• Investigate potential solutions to ensure maintainability.
• Maintain Professional and Technical knowledge by:
• Attending internal and external training.
• Reviewing professional publications.
• Participating in professional networks and/or organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS services specific knowledge preferred
• Demonstrates a desire for continuous learning.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial processes and medical informatics is preferred.