Sr. Software Engineer

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, 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 Overview Summary

The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing software architecture for current and future products. This role is responsible for evaluating the existing and new designs for quality and long-term viability. The Sr. Software Engineer must be able to problem solve both in the present, and make sure solutions align with future strategic initiatives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing software architecture for current and future products.
• Researching and analyzing third-party software packages and tools
• Defining software development process and coding standards
• Reviewing new and existing designs for correctness, robustness, and long-term viability
• Designing and developing web-based systems 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.
• Developing user interfaces built using JavaScript and other browser-based technologies with a focus on usability, security, cross-browser compatibility, and performance.
• Determining operational feasibility through analysis, problem definition, requirements gathering, solution development, and solution proposal.
• Designing and developing of new core functionality.
• Adhering to coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes.
• Working with Quality Assurance including functional performance and deployment issues.
• Performing technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems.
• Collaborating and adding value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.
• Documenting and demonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Working collaboratively and professionally with other team members (QA, PM, Support) members to achieve customer goals.
• Reviewing product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy, as needed.
• Mentoring less experienced Software Engineers.
• Serving as a technical lead including directing other’s work, as required.
• Managing the responsibility of participating on multiple projects.
• Attending internal and external training.
• Reviewing professional publications.
• Participating in professional networks and/or organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States, Or hybrid in Ireland or Bangalore India

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 5+ years professional experience using Java, Ruby, Objective-C, C#, C++, Python, PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS based or other object-oriented programming technologies (etc.) for building database driven web applications.
• Professional experience using relational databases and writing SQL.
• Understanding of object relational mapping preferably including the persistence API (JPA or NPA) and the use of corresponding frameworks (Hibernate, NHibernate, etc.).
• Cross-browser client-side development experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Professional experience with JavaScript frameworks/libraries (Dojo, D3, Angular, Vue.js, React, jQuery, Backbone.js, Ember.js, etc.) including the use of AJAX and JSON.
• Well versed in the use of version control systems (SVN, Mercurial, etc.).
• Working knowledge of SOAP and REST based web services.
• Strong attention to detail in diagnosing problems and ensuring solutions address the issues.
• Demonstrate proficient ability to capture and document software requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project activities with and through internal relationships including Software Engineers, Customer Support, Quality Assurance and Project Management.
• Must possess the ability to write SQL in an ad hoc fashion to facilitate the troubleshooting of customer application issues.
• Planning, organizing, setting objectives, and managing time to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Oracle specific knowledge.
• Knowledge of PL/SQL.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial process and medical informatics.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking