About this role
Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable backend systems for data ingestion, processing, validation, and reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering expertise with effective use of AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, quality, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs Leverage AI tools for development, testing, debugging, documentation, and productivity improvements Drive adoption of responsible AI-assisted software development practices Write high-quality, testable, and reliable code Design fault-tolerant, observable, and maintainable systems Own solutions end-to-end from design through operations Implement data validation, reconciliation, and audit capabilities Build and support CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices Collaborate with product, analytics, and data teams Skills Required Strong experience in Scala or Python Spark/PySpark and distributed systems expertise Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks.
Strong SQL and relational database knowledge Proficiency with AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents, and responsible AI practices is desirable Strong testing, system design, and backend development skills Experience building APIs, data pipelines, and high-throughput systems Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), CI/CD, and containerisation platforms like Docker, K8. ________________________________________ Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with equivalent experience 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.