Systems Support Developer
Overview
At IQVIA, we are committed to advancing healthcare through technology, analytics, and innovation. We are seeking a Systems Support Developer to join a team responsible for supporting and enhancing production applications and data solutions following their transition from development into operational support.
This role is ideal for an early-career technology professional who enjoys troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with production support teams to maintain existing solutions, investigate issues, automate manual processes, and contribute to ongoing enhancements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in large-scale data environments, scripting, database technologies, and production support operations.
Essential Functions
- Support and maintain production applications, data processes, and operational workflows.
- Analyze existing code, scripts, and data processes to diagnose and resolve production issues.
- Develop and implement fixes, enhancements, and automation solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency.
- Monitor production processes and ensure business-critical applications continue to operate effectively.
- Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to transition new solutions into production support.
- Participate in root cause analysis and recommend long-term improvements to reduce recurring issues.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support guides.
- Leverage scripting and automation to streamline operational support activities.
- Continuously learn and expand technical expertise in large-scale data platforms and modern development technologies.
Required Skills & Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in software development, application support, systems support, or a related technical role.
- Experience with Shell Scripting in a Linux/Unix environment.
- Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
- Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and support existing code and scripts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Hadoop or other large-scale data platforms.
- Exposure to Python scripting and automation.
- Experience with Oracle databases.
- Experience supporting production applications and operational systems.
- Knowledge of application monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management processes.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and technically curious professional who enjoys solving problems and continuously improving systems. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in scripting and database technologies, a willingness to learn Hadoop and modern data platforms, and the ability to support existing production solutions while contributing to future enhancements and automation initiatives.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in application support, data technologies, and software development within a collaborative and innovative IQVIA environment.
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 $55,400.00 - $138,600.00. 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
- 1-3 years of experience in software development, application support, systems support, or a related technical role
- Experience with shell scripting in a Linux/Unix environment
- Experience working with SQL and relational databases
- Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and support existing code and scripts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Hadoop or other large-scale data platforms
- Exposure to Python scripting and automation
- Experience with Oracle databases
- Experience supporting production applications and operational systems
- Knowledge of application monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management processes
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
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.
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.








