Staff Software Developer Engineer

IQVIA LLC; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 217,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Warsaw to design, develop, and support complex software and data solutions across big data platforms and cloud environments.

You will lead technical design, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive software development and data engineering background.
• Proven track record leading complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support complex software applications, data pipelines, and cloud-based solutions.
• Lead technical design and implementation for large-scale initiatives.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes using modern Big Data technologies.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Big Data

Python/Scala/SQL

Azure

CI/CD

DevOps

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Apache Spark

Terraform

Docker

Git

GitLab CI

Azure Pipelines

Maven

Airflow

Job description

Staff Software Development Engineer Job Overview

The Staff Software Development Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of complex software and data solutions. This role combines strong software engineering expertise with deep knowledge of Big Data platforms, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices. The position provides technical leadership across projects, drives engineering best practices, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support complex software applications, data pipelines, and cloud-based solutions.
• Work across the full technology stack, including backend services, APIs, databases, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead technical design and implementation efforts for large-scale, business-critical initiatives.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes and large-scale data processing solutions using modern Big Data technologies.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps best practices.
• Drive software quality through code reviews, testing standards, and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends and recommend improvements to products, services, and development processes.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience in software development, systems analysis, data engineering, or cloud engineering.
• Strong experience designing and developing enterprise-scale applications and data platforms.
• Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives and influencing engineering direction.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, and SQL.
• Experience with Apache Spark, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and modern data lake architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with Git, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, Maven, and CI/CD best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Apache Airflow for orchestration and scheduling.
• Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, particularly MS SQL Server and MySQL.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments using Scrum and Kanban.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for requirements and project management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kafka, Databricks Workflows, Bash scripting, and ELK Stack technologies (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Filebeat).
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Spark monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, Hive, HDFS, or Impala.
• Azure Data Engineer, Azure Developer, Azure DevOps, or related cloud certifications.
• Familiarity with AI Agent IDE tools (e.g. Cursor) for AI-assisted development workflows

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who combines strong software engineering foundations with deep expertise in Big Data, Azure Cloud, and DevOps practices. They are passionate about building scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions while mentoring others and influencing technical strategy across the organization.

About IQVIA

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is 217 300,00 zł - 461 700,00 zł. Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments.

Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.