IQVIA

Staff Software Developer

IQVIA • $103K — $287K *
Wayne, PA 19087In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in large-scale data integration and data movement activities.
  • Proven ability to lead architecture and coordinate cross-functional and offshore teams in a scrum environment.
  • Hands-on experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Snowflake (Databricks/Redshift knowledge is a plus).
  • Programming expertise in Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Python, SQL, and Linux shell scripting is ideal.
  • Experience in building code with AI tools, particularly Cursor, and performance tuning capabilities.
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLM) and functionality development with AI agents is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with external data suppliers and internal stakeholders to gather insights on data content and business requirements.
  • Analyze and integrate complex healthcare datasets into enterprise data assets.
  • Design and develop scalable data pipelines for ingesting and transforming healthcare data from cloud sources.
  • Build data processing solutions utilizing Snowflake on Azure while supporting legacy environments like Hadoop.
  • Implement robust ETL/ELT frameworks to efficiently process high-volume healthcare datasets.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to solve complex data integration and pipeline challenges.
  • Develop automated data quality frameworks and monitoring solutions to ensure data reliability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth in developing next-generation data applications.
  • Access to advanced tools for improving workflow productivity and software quality.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team across various engineering and data management disciplines.
  • Engagement in Agile development practices, enhancing project efficiency and team dynamics.
Full Job Description
Staff Software Engineer
Position Summary

The Staff Software Engineer will play a critical role in the onboarding, transformation, integration, and provisioning of large-scale patient-level healthcare datasets into core data assets that power the IQVIA Scion Platform.

This role requires a strong combination of software engineering, data engineering, cloud technologies, and healthcare domain expertise to deliver scalable, high-quality data products that support IQVIA's commercial and analytical offerings.

The ideal candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external data suppliers to gain a deep understanding of healthcare data assets, business requirements, and data models. Leveraging this knowledge, the candidate will design, develop, and optimize data-driven solutions that transform raw healthcare data into production-ready products that can be utilized by IQVIA clients and internal analytical teams.

This position will have growth opportunity to help transform data and create applications on our next generation patient platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate directly with external data suppliers and internal stakeholders to understand data content, business rules, data models, and source system characteristics.
  • Analyze and integrate complex healthcare datasets, including claims, pharmacy, EMR, and longitudinal patient-level data, into enterprise data assets.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable data pipelines that ingest, transform, validate, and provision healthcare data from internal and external cloud-based sources.
  • Develop large-scale data processing solutions utilizing Snowflake on Azure as the primary enterprise data platform, while supporting legacy Hadoop environments leveraging Apache Spark and Scala.
  • Design and implement robust ETL/ELT frameworks and data movement solutions capable of processing high-volume healthcare datasets efficiently and reliably.
  • Partner with cross-functional engineering, architecture, data management, and DevOps teams to design solutions and resolve complex data integration and pipeline challenges.
  • Develop automated data quality frameworks, validation procedures, trend analysis reporting, and monitoring solutions to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
  • Build clean, maintainable, and reusable code using software engineering best practices, emphasizing scalability, performance, and operational supportability.
  • Utilize Git source control and collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment automation, and release management processes.
  • Participate actively in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies.
  • Contribute to technical design reviews, architecture discussions, peer code reviews, and engineering best practice initiatives.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools, including Cursor and similar technologies, to improve software development productivity, code quality, quality assurance processes, and data analysis activities.
Required Experience
  • 5-10 years of experience with large scale data integration and data movement activities.
  • Experience Lead architecture and coordination with cross functional and offshore teams to lead development. The candidate be able to function as development lead in scrum and lead the team to finish sprint/PI objectives.
  • Cloud architecture and hands-on development: Snowflake (needed) Databricks/Redshift (a plus)
  • A big plus also is also Hadoop with programming experience in: Spark Scala Python SQL Linux shell scripting
  • Building code with AI tools, especially Cursor.
  • Review Performance tuning experience.
  • Experience working with LLM and building functionality with AI agents (Preferred).
Preferred Experience
  • Experience working with healthcare, pharmacy, claims, clinical trial, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), or longitudinal patient data.
  • Experience in healthcare analytics environments preferred.
  • Experience in claims processing and claims engine platforms or Real-World Data (RWD) platforms or healthcare research data platforms.
  • Experience with healthcare data integration and Patient-Level Data warehousing.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $103,300.00 - $287,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). 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.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

IQVIA Careers

Join the vibrant team at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the healthcare industry. IQVIA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership in healthcare, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At IQVIA, we offer job opportunities that empower you to leverage your skills and drive healthcare forward. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and the pursuit of operational excellence, helping to improve patient outcomes across the globe.

Transform Your Career

IQVIA is the place where you can transform the world of healthcare while advancing your career. With a variety of positions available, from research and development to business analytics, IQVIA is at the forefront of the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of growth and professional development, making IQVIA a prime environment for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to kickstart their career.

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Join over 50,000 dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where technology meets healthcare. At IQVIA, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it's the backbone of how we solve complex challenges. With cutting-edge resources and a collaborative global team, your work at IQVIA directly contributes to advancements in life sciences.

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IQVIA believes in nurturing its team members not just as employees but as individuals seeking to grow their careers. We support this with unmatched benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. Our commitment to your career growth is matched by our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, part-time work, or a graduate internship, IQVIA offers a range of employment options to match your career ambitions. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, helping you to understand where your skills can best be utilized within the company.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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