Java Software Developer (Backend)

IQVIA; Chennai; Sur place; INR 1 500 000 - 2 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IQVIA in Chennai, India, seeks a Java Software Developer (backend) to design, code, test and document robust backend systems. You will work on Spring-based services, optimize SQL queries, and build resilient microservice APIs.

The role requires strong Java skills, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud experience for scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and ensure deliverables meet user needs and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of systems analysis and programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring, and databases.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate information system techniques for current and future needs.
• Develop, test, debug, and document Java backend applications.
• Analyze complex data processing tasks and optimize performance.
• Design and implement microservice APIs and monitor interfaces between systems.
• Prepare system design specifications and conduct tests.

Connaissances

Strong Java

Spring framework

SQL databases

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Docker/Kubernetes

JUnit/Mockito

GitLab

Hibernate/JPA

Microservices design

Cloud architectures

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related discipline

Equivalent experience

Outils

IntelliJ

Maven

GitLab

Description du poste

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
• GraphQL

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.