Technology
The Technology team drives the design, development, and operation of the platforms, data infrastructure, and AI-enabled technologies that power IQVIA Digital's portfolio of solutions. Working in close partnership with Product and Data Management teams, the organization transforms evolving client needs into secure, scalable, and high-performing technology capabilities. Built on IQVIA's industry-leading healthcare data assets and privacy-by-design principles, the team leverages modern engineering, cloud, and artificial intelligence technologies to accelerate innovation, enhance product capabilities, and deliver differentiated solutions that create measurable value for clients across the healthcare ecosystem.
Job OverviewThe Java Architect designs, develops, and delivers high-quality software and business process solutions aligned to business needs and technical requirements. This role applies deep technical expertise, specialized domain knowledge, and strong business acumen to build scalable, reliable applications across the full technology stack. The Senior Java Engineer plays a key role in driving software quality, defining testing standards, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring team members.
Essential Functions- Design, develop, and enhance complex software and business process solutions based on business needs, functional requirements, and technical standards.
- Operate across all layers of the application stack, including front-end user interfaces, back-end services, and data access layers.
- Analyze complex code, architecture, and performance issues; make sound technical decisions within general guidelines with minimal supervision.
- Lead technical components of projects and programs with moderate to high complexity and scope.
- Champion software quality across all phases of development; define and enforce advanced testing standards, frameworks, and methodologies, and perform complex software testing.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, establish best practices, and optimize existing code and database queries for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, architecture, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor and support Software Engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and assistance with onboarding new team members.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Significant hands-on experience in Java-based enterprise application development.
- Strong experience working across front-end and back-end layers of complex applications.
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, coding standards, design patterns, and quality-driven development practices.
- Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Extensive experience performing code reviews and contributing to technical best practices within development teams.
Preferred
- Experience leading or owning technical deliverables for medium-to-large initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of advanced testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality engineering practices.
- Experience working in agile or scaled agile development environments.
- Prior experience mentoring or technically guiding junior and mid-level engineers.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $91,300.00 - $228,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Similar Jobs
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