IQVIA Digital powers exceptional brand experiences, delivering innovative solutions based on a customer-first, insights-driven, and integrated omnichannel vision. We provide authenticated, privacy-enhanced data and analytics, innovative fit-for-purpose healthcare technology, and the expertise to enable an effective and adaptable marketing model that drives better quality of care and patient outcomes. IQVIA is the leading global provider of data, advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. Learn more at www.iqviadigital.com
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.
Senior Software Engineer, Throtle (an IQVIA company)Job OverviewThrotle (an IQVIA company) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance applications that power our core data-driven products. You will work across the full technology stack, leveraging modern front-end frameworks, backend services, cloud-native AWS infrastructure, and relational databases.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about driving technical excellence and mentoring team members. This position follows a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and distributed services
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions across the stack
- Build and enhance user interfaces using modern frameworks such as React
- Develop backend services and APIs using Python and/or Go
- Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases, primarily PostgreSQL
- Leverage AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway) to ensure scalability, security, and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps within an Agile/Scrum environment
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence
- Own features end-to-end, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring
- Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, security, and performance optimization
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer contributing to complex, large-scale systems
- Strong experience building modern web applications using React
- Proficiency in backend development using Python or Go (experience with both preferred)
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture
- Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation) is preferred
- Knowledge of software security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles)
- Strong coding practices with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
- Proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and mentoring others
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 $92,600.00 - $231,600.00. 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.Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer on complex projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Strong experience building user interfaces with React
- Proficiency in backend development using Python or Go
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway)
- Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Knowledge of software security best practices (OWASP Top 10, secure coding)
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
- Experience using both Python and Go
IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.
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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.
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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.
