Lead Engineer, R&D Software Engineering

Join Clario's enterprise, centralized Data & Analytics team as a Lead Software Engineer to create and enhance data analytic products for our Life Science industry customers.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Engineer in our team, you will be responsible to provide software design, development and support for ERT products whilst adhering to departmental SOPs.

In this role, the Lead Engineer will:

• Contribute to developing architecture and software development patterns as well as establishing those in the team
• responsible for clarifying technical dependencies and impact of decisions with other teams
• communicating changes and decisions that go beyond the direct team.
• Provide technical expertise to Product Management and senior leadership on decisions regarding software solutions, latest tools, industry trends and approaches, especially (not exclusively) with regards to quality, scalability and performance.
• Within an agile development framework, responsible for large or complex portions of software development projects.  Trains and technically supervises more junior staff.  Troubleshoots complex problems.
• Creates, designs, develops, codes, tests, debugs, provides beta support and implements software programs across multiple platforms, requiring experience with complex, enterprise level applications and broad technical competence.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting phases of software projects, based on assessment of software function and performance requirements, definition of design specifications, development of major routines and utility programs, resolution of software compatibility and interface problems and analysis of the system’s architectures.
• Demonstrates and provides expertise in some of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.  Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications programming and is responsible for quality assurance review. 
• Conducts code reviews during development to share knowledge and experience.
• Collaborates with Software Quality Engineering to build software that maximizes test automation and distributes integration responsibilities throughout the development cycle.
• Supports other functions in the company and serves as a mentor to less experienced programmers. 
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is required.

What we look for

• BSc, MSc or PhD in a field related to the healthcare/life science industry is preferred.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience within the Pharmaceutical / Life science / Clinical Research industry
• Previous experience working with with eCOA, IRT/RTSM, eConsent, ePRO or other eClinical
• Minimum of 7 years of technical experience.
• Experience in Data Analytics preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in usage of Source Code Management tools and Work Item tracking.
• Knowledge of software engineering frameworks and methodologies.
• Good knowledge of risk management techniques.
• Good knowledge of common software patterns.
• Knowledge of agile development processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practice and cloud-based software solutions is a plus.
• Experience with unit testing and effective supporting design patterns.
• Travel requirements for this position are low to none.

Skills

• Full Stack Engineer
• Minimum of 3 years building apps with Node.js
• Minimum of 3 years building apps with Angular v8 or higher
• Minimum of 3 years building REST APIs
• Minimum of 3 years working in AWS
• Minimum of 2 years working with Redis in AWS
• Minimum of 3 years building Lambdas and Step functions in AWS
• Minimum of 3 years working with relational databases – PostgreSQL preferred
• Minimum of 1 year building python code

 At Clario, we put people first, always. We are united and driven by patients, committed to making a difference, and we are always looking for the best talent to help us transform lives. We value the contribution each of our people brings. It’s only through our people that we can continue to innovate technology that will shape the future of clinical trials. #LI-DNI #LI-SB2

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. 

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education, which may vary from the above listed qualifications.