Java Backend Software Developer

IQVIA; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is hiring a Java Software Developer (Backend) to design, implement, and test backend services. You will work on complex systems, optimize performance, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust data-driven applications.

The role requires strong Java, Spring, and database skills, with experience in REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-ready microservices. English fluency preferred; German is optional.

Job description

Java Software Developer (Backend) Java Software Developer (backend) Solves complex applications systems/programming problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs.

Essential Functions

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates the application of information system techniques to existing and future needs.
• Performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques.
• Provides technical advice and consultation on di?icult analysis and programming problems.
• Participates in systems development and maintenance.
• Conducts analysis of complex data processing applications and prepares feasibility studies to evaluate user needs for new or revised systems.
• Coordinates the interfaces between major systems and programs.
• Activities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of complex program designs.
• Often responsible for achieving operational status within required time parameters and within acceptable operating performance.
• Defines system objectives and prepares systems design specifications to meet user requirements and satisfy interface problems.
• Investigates available hardware and software configurations and capabilities; recommends optimal system to meet applications justification of data processing systems.
• Presents recommendations to management.
• Prepares and conducts comprehensive system and programming tests.
• Debugs malfunctions and modifies programs accordingly.
• May identify and implement root cause fixes to program, system and/or applications errors.
• Recommends system software modifications or changes to hardware configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related discipline, or knowledge acquired through equivalent experience
• Eight (3-5) years’ experience in systems analysis/application programming
• As an alternative to the experience requirements listed above, possesses a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in Information Technology with a specific Technology Experience Ratio of 75% or higher (years of experience in the specific technology / years the technology has existed).
• Significant programming and systems knowledge.

Primary Skills

• Strong Java coding skills
• Experience in production systems with Spring framework
• Experience with software testing Junit, Mockito
• Strong SQL skills in MSSQL-Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL
• Experience with identifying and solving of performance bottlenecks
• IntelliJ
• Git (GitLab)
• Deep understanding of Maven
• Experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines in modern cloud architectures
• Deeper understanding of HTTP, REST and common authentication protocols like OAuth2 and OIDC
• Deeper understanding of ORM frameworks, especially JPA/Hibernate, jOOQ
• Experience of designing modern microservice APIs
• Experience with containerization by Docker/Kubernetes
• AI coding agent supported development

Good to have skills

• Linux systems
• Experience with performance testing
• Experience with penetration tests
• Experience with managing and solving security problems
• Experience with rating CVEs against existing applications
• Experience with software license management of 3rd party libraries

Optional skills

• Vaadin framework welcome
• Groovy, Kotlin
• Java script
• React framework
• Knowledge of communication standards in the field of clinical information systems (DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, etc.)

Languages

• English fluent
• German B2 (optional, not mandatory)

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.