Database Developer

ICON Strategic Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions located in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Database Developer II. The role involves designing and maintaining databases for clinical research, collaborating with teams to analyze data needs, and optimizing database performance. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Medidata Rave and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT. ICON provides a supportive environment with competitive salary and diverse benefits focused on work-life balance, health, and well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Developer in a clinical research environment.
• Strong understanding of data normalization concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets for optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain databases for clinical research projects.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and analyze data requirements.
• Implement data models and schemas for data optimization.
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization.
• Provide technical support for database-related issues.

Skills

Database design principles

Data modeling techniques

Medidata Rave

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Job description

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

What You Will Do

As a Database Developer II at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

Your role will involve delivering software development and engineering work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining databases to support clinical research projects and data management activities.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements, ensuring compatibility and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implementing data models, schemas, and structures to optimize data storage, retrieval, and reporting processes.
• Performing database performance tuning and optimization to enhance system efficiency and scalability.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database‑related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant software development and engineering experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Developer or Database Administrator in a clinical research or healthcare environment.
• Strong experience in Medidata Rave.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, data modeling techniques, and normalization concepts.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

What ICON Can Offer You

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Benefits Examples

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of professionals who support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.