Software Developer

Studio di Architettura Andrea Della Sala; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Clinical Technologies is seeking a Software Developer to enhance their core application for clinical trials. The role involves working closely with the team to deliver technical solutions, requiring a degree in Computer Science and experience with various development tools and methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK/IE or valid work permit.
• Basic experience in application development.
• Understanding of automated unit testing and test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Extend and customize core applications for clinical trials.
• Handle change requests during trials.
• Perform maintenance tasks for system efficiency.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET MVC

Entity Framework

Microsoft SQL Server

LINQ

Service Oriented Architecture

Agile development methodologies

HTML

JavaScript

JQuery

Education

Third-level qualification in Computer Science or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Team Foundation Server

Job description

Location: Charnwood, Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week on site for the first 6 months, then 3 days after)

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Clinical Technologies

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No: HRJOB10659

The Role

Responsibilities

The Software Developer is responsible for extending and customizing the core application to meet the needs of a particular clinical trial. This includes performing:

1. Initial delivery at the start of the clinical trial.
2. Change requests in response to variations in the client's requirements whilst the clinical trial is running.
3. Maintenance tasks to ensure the system is performing accurately and efficiently.

The Software Developer works with other members of the Almac team to deliver technical products and services.

The Software Developer is assigned an internal leveling identifier (Level I through Level III) based on their understanding of the job functions, skills, experience level, and breadth of responsibility.

Key Requirements / What we are looking for / About you

• Eligibility to work in the UK/IE or possess a valid work permit allowing full-time, permanent employment in the UK/IE.
• Third-level qualification in Computer Science or a related subject, or significant equivalent experience.
• Basic experience or understanding of developing applications using:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• ASP.NET MVC
• C#
• Entity Framework
• LINQ
• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and a Service Bus technology

Desirable Criteria

• Basic understanding of developing applications that use automated unit testing or testing/mocking frameworks, or experience with test-driven development practices.
• Experience within the Clinical Technology, Life Sciences, or Software Industries, and understanding of IXRS in Clinical Trials.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) or Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• Familiarity with:
• Agile development methodologies, specifically SCRUM
• Domain-driven design
• Distributed event-driven design
• NServiceBus and Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ)
• HTML, JavaScript, and JQuery

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please see the attached job description.

Apply online and tailor your CV to highlight how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date: We will no longer accept applications after 5 pm on Friday, 13 June 2025.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that Almac will only accept applications from invited agencies or business partners. Unsolicited CVs or those submitted directly to Hiring Managers will not be considered, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.