Java Software Developer (backend)
Solves complex applications systems/programming problems considering computer
equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Designs,
codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs.
Essential Functions
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates the application of information system
techniques to existing and future needs.
• Performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced
techniques.
• Provides technical advice and consultation on di?icult analysis and programming
problems.
• Participates in systems development and maintenance.
• Conducts analysis of complex data processing applications and prepares
feasibility studies to evaluate user needs for new or revised systems.
• Coordinates the interfaces between major systems and programs.
• Activities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of
complex program designs.
• Often responsible for achieving operational status within required time
parameters and within acceptable operating performance.
• Defines system objectives and prepares systems design specifications to meet
user requirements and satisfy interface problems.
• Investigates available hardware and software configurations and capabilities;
recommends optimal system to meet applications justification of data
processing systems.
• Presents recommendations to management.
• Prepares and conducts comprehensive system and programming tests.
• Debugs malfunctions and modifies programs accordingly.
• May identify and implement root cause fixes to program, system and/or
applications errors.
• Recommends system software modifications or changes to hardware
configurations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related discipline, or knowledge
acquired through equivalent experience
• Eight (3-5) years’ experience in systems analysis/application programming
• As an alternative to the experience requirements listed above, possesses a
minimum of three (3) years of related experience in Information Technology with a
specific Technology Experience Ratio of 75% or higher (years of experience in the
specific technology / years the technology has existed).
• Significant programming and systems knowledge.
Primary Skills
• Strong Java coding skills
• Experience in production systems with Spring framework
• Experience with software testing Junit, Mockito
• Strong SQL skills in MSSQL-Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL
• Experience with identifying and solving of performance bottlenecks
• IntelliJ
• Git (GitLab)
• Deep understanding of Maven
• Experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines in modern cloud architectures
• Deeper understanding of HTTP, REST and common authentication protocols like
OAuth2 and OIDC
• Deeper understanding of ORM frameworks, especially JPA/Hibernate, jOOQ
• Experience of designing modern microservice APIs
• Experience with containerization by Docker/Kubernetes
• AI coding agent supported development
Good to have skills
• Linux systems
• Experience with performance testing
• Experience with penetration tests
• Experience with managing and solving security problems
• Experience with rating CVEs against existing applications
• Experience with software license management of 3rd party libraries
• GraphQL
Optional skills
• Vaadin framework welcome
• Groovy, Kotlin
• Java script
• React framework
• Knowledge of communication standards in the field of clinical information
systems (DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, etc.)
Languages
• English fluent
• German B2 (optional, not mandatory)
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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of experience in systems analysis or application programming
- Significant programming and systems knowledge
- Strong Java coding skills
- Production experience with the Spring framework
- Software testing experience with JUnit and Mockito
- Strong SQL skills with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
- Experience identifying and solving performance bottlenecks
- Experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Git or GitLab, and Maven
- Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines in modern cloud architectures
- Understanding of HTTP, REST, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect
- Understanding of JPA/Hibernate and jOOQ
- Experience designing modern microservice APIs
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes containerization
- Fluent English
- Linux systems experience
- Performance testing experience
- Penetration testing and application security experience
- Experience rating CVEs and managing third-party software licenses
- GraphQL experience
- Vaadin framework experience
- Groovy or Kotlin experience
- JavaScript and React experience
- Knowledge of DICOM, HL7, FHIR, or IHE clinical information standards
- German at B2 level
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.
IQVIA Insights
What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
